Preschool Principal at Chesterbrook Academy

Preschool Principal

Chesterbrook Academy (#824), 10 Kent Gardens Circle, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America
Req #8095

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – (Association Montessori Internationale) and (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

At Chesterbrook Academy, we are excited to announce this new career opportunity! Are you a School Leader who leads by example, and delivers quality education services while growing schools? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow within an organization and develop your multi-site management skills? Apply today to join the Chesterbrook community of educators who embrace our Culture of Care.

Benefits Offered:

• Professional Development

  
  


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  Employee Childcare Discount

  
  


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  Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

  
  


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  Medical, Dental, Vision & Pet Insurance

  
  


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  401K Retirement Plan

  
  


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  Personalized & Interactive Training Program

  
  

Job Description:

As a Preschool Principal, you will be responsible for the delivery of the instructional program and the overall operation of the school. You will be responsible for budgeting, staffing, training, classroom support, marketing, enrollment growth, staff and family engagement, community engagement, and maintaining licensing regulations.

Employment Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.


• Minimum of three years experience in education administration or business administration.


• Knowledge of early childhood education principles, techniques, goals, and objectives.


• Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency with technology and commitment to its unique role in education.


• Possesses basic math skills.


• Sales and marketing experience preferred.


• Complies with all company and state-specific standards and maintains validation of required credentials for the position.


• Complies with all state-specific education requirements. Must have one of the following:


• An associate degree  in early childhood with at least 15 semester hours of approved coursework


• Bachelor’s degree in any field

Required Course Work

• 6 semesters, 90 clock hours or the equivalent of approved early childhood coursework (45 hours of child development and 45 hours of curriculum planning)


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  Hold the Child Development  Associate (CDA) Credential issued  by the Council for Professional Recognition, or Approved by the Maryland State  Department of Education as a teacher for Nursery–Grade 3, or
  


• Hold a teaching certificate from the MSDE or another state for Nursery – Grade 3

Additional Requirements

• 40-45 clock hours or the equivalent of approved administrative training,


• At least 9 clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public,


• 45 clock hour or the equivalent of approved coursework, and approved training in supporting breastfeeding practices.


• 3 clock hours in ADA Compliance and ∙ Within 6 months after the date of hire, complete a regulation training

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

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  Job Function
  Early Childhood Education
  
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  Pay Type
  Salary
  
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  Employment Indicator
  Full Time
  
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  Min Hiring Rate
  $60,000.00
  
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  Max Hiring Rate
  $70,000.00