The Director of the Pre-Kindergarten leads the administrative functioning of the Pre-Kindergarten division (ages 3 - 5). Working with faculty, parents, and students, the Director serves as the primary administrator for the division's operation, curriculum, and culture. The Director reports to the Director of the Lower School. 

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the implementation of the OHS mission and philosophy in terms of student academic, spiritual social, and emotional development;
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, love, inclusion, and belonging principles both in teaching and in working with colleagues;
• Provide vision and support for the PreK program, guiding curricular choices and program philosophy, supporting and mentoring teachers, and ensuring the holistic development of the students; 
• Ensure that the school and staff are in full compliance with early childhood governmental laws, regulations, and requirements;
• Provide general planning and management of the PreK division, including oversight of the academic program, the day-to-day class schedule, special events, and student behavior issues;
• Maintains school discipline policy in a consistent and respectful manner;
• Provides support for behavioral and learning issues in collaboration with the teachers.
• Collaborate with the Director of Learning Services in the implementation of learning interventions;
• Visit classrooms and provide regular feedback to faculty in consultation with the Director of the Lower School. Provide written feedback in the form of an evaluation on a regular basis;
• Establish supportive relationships with faculty, and provide coaching and mentoring for division members who are new or otherwise in need of assistance;
• Lead onboarding and mentoring program for new faculty members; 
• Plan and facilitate PreK faculty meetings;
• Assist in the recruitment and hiring of PreK faculty;
• In collaboration with the Director of the Lower School, evaluate the current curriculum and direct the faculty’s implementation of the curriculum. As appropriate, lead curriculum reviews and future selection;
• Facilitate the vertical alignment of curriculum between the Prekindergarten and the Lower School;
• Communicate with PreK families and the OHS community at large regarding PreK activities, events, and other issues;
• Work with the admissions director throughout the admissions process including evaluating candidates and participating in enrollment decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master's degree in a related field
• Knowledge and experience in early childhood education 
• Strong relational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time management and planning skills
• Adept at conflict management
• Collaborative leader 
• Preferred qualifications:
• Three to five years of administrative experience in a school setting
• Classroom teaching experience 
• Experience working in independent schools
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, love, inclusion and belonging principles both in teaching and working with colleagues. 

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Employee may be asked to perform other duties.  Employee will be evaluated in part based upon his/her performance of the tasks listed in this job description.  Oak Hill reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.  

Please submit your application by March 15. 

About Oak Hill School

For 60 years, Oak Hill School has educated children in a nurturing, Christian environment to prepare them for a lifetime of learning and service. Oak Hill is a coeducational, nondenominational, independent Christian day school serving around 500 students in Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is an illustration of its mission statement come to life, ensuring that students will be persons of integrity grounded in Christian morals and values.

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