PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

Good Shepherd School – Frankfort, Kentucky Good Shepherd School is seeking a qualified and passionate

Preschool Director

Good Shepherd School – Frankfort, Kentucky Good Shepherd School is seeking a qualified and passionate Preschool Director to lead our preschool program. The Preschool Director is responsible for the overall administration, supervision, and daily operation of the preschool, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of young children.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the daily operation of the preschool program.


• Ensure compliance with all Kentucky licensing, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.


• Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate preschool staff.


• Maintain required staff-to-child ratios and appropriate classroom coverage.


• Oversee curriculum implementation and support developmentally appropriate instructional practices.


• Foster positive relationships with students, families, staff, and the school community.


• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, program activities, and concerns.


• Maintain accurate student, staff, attendance, health, and licensing records.


• Coordinate enrollment, registration, and retention efforts.


• Assist with budget planning, purchasing, and management of preschool resources.


• Ensure staff complete required training, certifications, and continuing education.


• Maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing environment through effective health, safety, and emergency procedures.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Pastor.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21 years.


• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred; other qualifying credentials and experience accepted under Kentucky regulations.


• Minimum four (4) years of documented experience in a licensed or certified child care, preschool, Head Start, or school setting.


• Supervisory or lead teacher experience preferred.


• Completion of required Kentucky pre-service and annual continuing education training.


• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.


• Successful completion of all required state and federal background checks and health requirements.