Preschool Director

Company: Soboba Casino
Location: San Jacinto
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

SUMMARY

The Preschool Director shall exercise authority and responsibility for the overall successful operations of the Preschool Program. Carries out all Preschool Performance Standards. Plans and implements an instructional program designed to meet the philosophy and guidelines of the school. Monitor the educational programs and activities of the school toward specific goals; making or providing for appropriate adjustments in the programs for improvement. Evaluate the effectiveness of the programs at the end of the year and share the findings with the Tribal Council and teaching staff.

The principle will have oversite and assist the Preschool Director in these areas:

* Ensure that academic policies and curriculum are followed.
* Developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success
* Ensure completion of routine and required paperwork including: test results, educators, and staff.
* Coordinate and implement the school budget
* Collaboration of School calendars, making sure that all Soboba Schools are on the same schedule
* Making sure policies and procedures are kept current

Coordinate the Preschool staff and directly supervise the work and furnish guidance to the staff. Plan and implement staff development on an ongoing basis for all staff members; schedule and implement regular staff meetings. Acquaint the staff with the cultural background of the students. Ensure that there is active parent involvement in the classroom and other phases of the program. Keep the Tribal Council, community and parents/guardians informed of school activities and functions; maintain community involvement in the preschool.

Prepare a detailed annual budget and present it to the Tribal Council for adoption. Recommend financial plans in accordance with the school's goals and objectives. Inform the Tribal Council whenever the school program may be endangered by lack of funds or an over expenditure of school funds. Maintain an adequate record keeping system, including financial matters and ensuring confidentiality of individual program records. See that all reports and grant reports are updated annually and is responsible for keeping all programs in compliance with State and Federal guidelines. Keep the Tribal Council informed and updated on all phases of the preschool program.

Responsible for purchasing all necessary supplies, equipment and other school materials. Enforce Tribal/School employee Policies and Procedures. Attend Tribal Council meeting upon request of the Tribal Council. Must maintain an attitude of cooperation with all employees, members and guests.

DUTIES AND RESPONISBILITIES

Although other duties may be assigned, the essential duties include the following:

* Establish and maintain effective relationships with adults and children.
* Perform routine clerical work.
* Understand and follow oral and written directions.
* Work with individual and small groups of children.
* Maintain acceptable standards of behavior among students at all times.
* Plan and organize to meet fixed schedules.
* Perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
* Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.
* Maintains clean and organized work environment.

EDUCATION

* B.A. Degree
* First Aide Certification

EXPERIENCE

* 2-5 years experience in managing and directing in a similar program

QUALIFICATIONS

* Ability to take delegation of work assignments and to follow direction and works well with others.
* Provide superior customer service skills
* Ability to work under pressure conditions
* Meet the general needs and behaviors of the Indian children served
* Use correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuations and basic mathematics
* The operation of standard office equipment
* Basic safety rules, habits and principles of first aid
* Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate program goals, requirements and activities with staff and parents
* Maintain professional attitude and loyalty to the Preschool and to the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
* Physical stamina is necessary for dealing with children and may require standing for several hours at a time

REQUIRED

* Early Child Development Permit
* T.B. Test Results
* Live Scan Clearance
* A current California Drivers License or California Identification
* All applicants are required to complete the pre-screen Background Clearance and Drug Testing.
* Native American preferred and an Equal Opportunity Employer 25 U.S.C.S. 472 et. Seg.

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