Preschool Principal

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 

• Employee Childcare Discount 

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Pet Insurance

• 401K Retirement Plan

• 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)
• 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