Gulf Stream School · 1 week ago
Managing Director, Pre-Primary
Gulf Stream School is seeking a Managing Director for the Pre-Primary Programs at their Delray Beach Campus. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements, and fostering relationships with parents and staff while providing a safe and supportive environment for students.
Responsibilities
Supervise the day-to-day operation, and administration of the facility and make sure the facility stays in compliance with DCF licensing requirements
Establish a strong rapport with parents by welcoming and greeting them by name each morning, being available to them as needed and acting as a liaison between them and the teachers as necessary
Report directly to the Director of Pre-Primary Programs for all student/parent/staffing related issues
Report directly to the CFO on all maintenance, grounds and facilities issues
Coordinate purchasing of necessary supplies with Director of Pre-Primary Programs and CFO
Conduct performance evaluations for all DBC teachers based on communicated expectations
Ensure all new hire student and teacher paperwork is complete and in compliance with DCF
Guide staff daily with advice, counsel, and support, including lesson planning and scheduling. When necessary, consult with the Director of Pre-Primary Programs
Set the tone within the DBC to provide a comfortable, safe, and trusting environment for all staff and students
Meet with each faculty member monthly to discuss the monthly calendar for the coming month, any change or new Health Department regulations, and answer any questions pertaining to events, activities, and updated Health Departments regulations
Keep teachers informed about the policies and procedures of the school and the Health Department
Maintain personnel and student files
Maintain indoor and outdoor facilities for safety and compliance with DCF standards and requirements
Handle all DCF inspections and responses
Substitute in the classroom when/as needed
Work with the Director of Pre-Primary Programs to arrange for subs as needed
Assist teachers with parent conferences if/as needed
Monitor the front desk in the morning, welcoming all parents and students
Plan and assist with events throughout the year
Create registration and curriculum for summer camp
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Pre-Primary Programs and/or the Head of School
Qualification
Required
Current DCF Director certification
45 hours of DCF classes for DCF certification
Ability to maintain certification
Understanding of DCF regulations and requirements
Preferred
Degree in childhood education and/or administration preferred