Evergreen Preschool Program Director

Looking for a rewarding role in early childhood education? Evergreen Preschool is seeking a Program Director to lead our collaborative and nurturing team. Evergreen Preschool is a small non-profit preschool located in the heart of Vergennes, VT. At Evergreen Preschool we embrace the principles of play-based learning, emergent curriculum, and child-directed development.

We are looking for a Director that:

Is passionate about supporting children's social-emotional development through a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Believes in the importance of fostering a deep connection to nature and the surrounding community.
Is a visionary leader who can inspire and motivate staff to uphold the school's philosophy and goals.
Effectively manages the day-to-day operations of the preschool, including budgeting, staffing, program development and working with the Board of Directors.
Creates a positive and supportive work environment for teachers and staff.

Benefits:
Professional Development
Convenient hours of 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM through the school year.
Generous time off! Enjoy ample PTO and the flexibility of having school vacations off (this position follows the ANWSD school calendar).
Work in a supportive community and part of a close-knit team dedicated to providing a collaborative, nurturing and enriching learning environment.
IRA Retirement Match
Short Term Disability Coverage

Program Director Requirements
7.3.1.1 The licensee shall ensure and maintain documentation that the program director is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and meets the qualifications below based on the licensed capacity of the CBCCPP.

7.3.1.3 The program director of a CBCCPP licensed to serve thirteen (13) – fifty-nine (59) children shall be qualified as a teacher associate, and shall have completed either:• A Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Step One (1) Certificate; or• Successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in program management for early care and education or for school age care and education, or in staff supervision related to early care and education of children; and a three (3) college credit course in curriculum.

7.3.1.5 The program director of a CBCCPP licensed for thirteen (13) or more children shall complete within one (1) year of employment start date a three (3) college credit course in managing an early care and education program that includes budgeting and financial management, approved by the Division; or the licensee shall employ a business manager as in the rule 7.6.1 of these regulations.

Even if you meet only some of these, we encourage you to submit your application. We are looking for someone with a blend of most of these attributes or the experience and disposition to attain them.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person