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The Preschool at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (The Preschool) is a 501c(3) nonprofit institution in Atlanta, Georgia. Located on Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (PRUMC) beautiful Buckhead campus, The Preschool is an independent, faith based school for children 12 months through 6 years-old. We are committed to nurturing the whole child in preparation for the most distinguished public and private primary schools in Atlanta. The Preschool has been fully accredited for many years, first by the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in 1991 and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)/AdvancED (most recently renamed Cognia) since 2008. These distinctions ensure that our school meets certain qualifications and the highest standards of childhood education.
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Effective June 1, 2025.
The essential duties/responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
The essential duties/responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Work with the teachers and support staff to ensure that the preschool’s program and culture are optimally supportive of the physiological, cognitive, social and emotional needs of children
2. Support and cultivate a culture of high standards and accountability for students, faculty and staff
3. With the Executive Director, articulate and implement a comprehensive vision for the representatives that connects and holds accountable the existing program to The Preschool’s values and mission
4. Support and guide the faculty as they work individually and in teams to implement effectively The Preschool’s distinctive programs, curriculum and instruction strategies
5. Assures the successful development and support for a rigorous and standards-based curriculum and associated curricular resources
6. Support the sense of community among the teachers, parents and students
7. Provide appropriate responses and actions, when needed, to faculty, student and parental concerns
8. Assume responsibility for the systemic implementation of the curricular program, including standards, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning, in all grade levels and core content areas
QUALIFICATIONS
The Director of Curriculum and Instruction must meet the following minimum requirements.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Elementary Education or related field. Advanced degree preferred, not required. Coursework shall include the general areas of child growth and development; child, family and community relationships, or child, family, community and program/curriculum.
THE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION WILL:
As a part of the administrative team, assume responsibility for the total operation of the Preschool with a special focus on curriculum, instruction and as a instructional coach and in keeping with the standard and philosophy as set forth by the sponsoring agency, Peachtree Road United Methodist Church.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Guide the Cognia Accreditation process, annually and self-study (during 5–6-year term) and accreditation process alongside the Executive Director in creating systems and processes to align with School I. Improvement Plan (SIP) goals
2. Guide the Bright from the Start licensing process alongside the Executive Director
3. Conform to health, safety and accreditation and licensing regulations
4. Keep all records that pertain to the administration of the school
5. Supervise the management of classroom schedules, curriculum and personnel for grades Threes and specials staff
6. Alongside administration, schedule the use of shared classroom space and equipment
7. Review lesson plans for Toddlers – 5/6
8. Oversee the alignment of curriculum (maps and scope/sequences) through all age levels and review lesson plans, provide leadership in SEL theme through the school year
9. Guide teachers as instructional coach, providing mentoring and in classroom observations to align with the ethos of The Preschool
10. Provide support and administration in classroom communication (ex. SeeSaw),
11. Create assessment schedule and administer and report the norm-referenced and criterion-referenced measures and screening tools
12. Oversee administration of Early Learning Team (ELT)
II. RELATIONSHIP TO THE PRESCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. Keeps Executive Director informed of concerning important issues
2. Supports the Executive Director in establishing educational goals
3. Attends Board Meetings, as requested
III. REPORTING
1. Reports directly to the Executive Director of The Preschool and serves as a member of the Leadership Team
IV. RELATIONSHIP WITH STAFF
1. Works with Executive Director to recruit, appoint, assign and train staff
2. Is responsible for on-going evaluation of program and staff in grades Threes and specials staff. Serves as the direct manager of personnel in those age-levels
3. Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings, team meetings/one-on-ones with program staff
4. Plans, implements and presides an in-service training program for staff as determined with Executive Director
5. Coordinates curriculum planning with all teachers (daily, weekly, yearly plans) that align with industry best practice
6. Plans and implements procedures that lead to wholesome, professional interpersonal relationships between staff members
7. Plan and implement procedures for keeping accurate classroom records, systems and processes that are align with the philosophy of The Preschool
8. Works alongside the Executive Director to establish school wide assessment and screening tools as well as conference measures and protocol
V. RELATIONSHIP WITH PARENTS
1. Maintain and active system of parent-school relationships
2. Communicate with parents in a wide variety of ways
3. With the Executive Director, plan and execute orientation of parents to school policies and procedures
4. Give voice to parent education programs
5. Attend parent conferences throughout the school year as necessary
VI. CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
1. Is responsible for the health, safety and welfare of each child from arrival to departure
2. Is responsible for evaluation of individual needs of children and where necessary, when it might be necessary to bring in outside consultation This may include referral to helping agencies but shall be discussed/decided as an interdisciplinary team
3. Develop and instruct teaching units of study that will encourage social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual growth (including chapel schedule and speakers)
4. Promote creativity in a stimulating learning environment
5. Plan for evaluation of the students in relation to their school progress, abilities and special needs
CHARACTER QUALTIES
1. A Christian of good character and reputation
2. A person who can maintain a good working relationship with others and is team oriented
3. A person who enthusiastically endorses the core values and mission of The Preschool
4. A person who is trustworthy of confidences
TIME
TIME
Exempt, full-time, benefit eligible, management level position. Specific hours to be determined between the employee and the Executive Director
Assistant Teacher
Preferred requirements: to include twenty-four postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades and at least 3 years’ work experience in a licensed and nationally accredited preschool program. Twelve of the required units shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development; child, family and community, or child, family, community and program/curriculum; or, a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification of 120 hours.
- Plan, supervise and implement the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of The Preschool
- Plan daily schedules and long term projects of study in accordance with a developmentally appropriate balance of play/center based activities and materials to meet the needs of the whole child; the social, emotional, cognitive, motor, academic readiness, approaches to learning and spiritual growth and development according Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards
- Keep the staff, administration and the families apprised of these plans through the various systems of planning, implementing and documentation
- Gear the program to the needs of the individual child with concern for their interests, special needs and talents, and individual style and pace of learning within the context of typical expectations and development
- Consider the individual child in relationship to their cultural and socio-economic background and treat all equally with respect and consideration
- Ensure that children are supervised at all times
- Treat each child with respect and affection, in a friendly, courteous, loving and respectful manner
- Encourage each child in his/her spiritual growth and development. Help them learn to know God as a friend; a personal, loving Creator that created each of them with inherent value, significance, and individual worth
- Encourage each child in a positive, loving relationship with their families.
- Help each child become aware of their role as an integral member of a group
- Encourage teamwork and conversation, cooperation, taking turns, and helping one another
- Encourage independence in children
- Use positive approaches to help children behave constructively
- Encourage and demonstrate sound health, safety and nutritional practices
- Encourage physical development, both small and large muscle use
- Encourage children to think, reason, question, experiment and to learn through discovery
- Encourage creative expression through art, drama, language, movement and music on a daily basis
- Encourage children to use and further develop their language skills and comprehension
- With the rest of the faculty, help plan and implement special events and celebrations
TO APPLY: Please send Cover Letter, Resume and 3 professional references to Kara Allen at karaa@prumc.org.
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Located on PRUMC’s beautiful Buckhead campus, The Preschool is an independent, faith based school, for children 12 months through 6 years-old. We are committed to nurturing the whole child in preparation for the most distinguished public and private primary schools in Atlanta.
