Preschool / Childcare Directors

A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behaviour of children in the program or centre. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or centre meets state and federal guidelines.

About this Career

Average Salary

£32,652

New workers start at around £18,043. Normal pay is £32,652 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £55,032

Annual Openings

3

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Ensures the facilities are well maintained and that health and safety standards and other relevant regulations are met.
  • Develops relationships with children's parents and other educational establishments.
  • Provides leadership and management to staff to ensure services are delivered to a high quality.
  • Oversees the learning of young children and ensures that Early Years Foundation Stage and OFSTED standards are met.
  • Plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities of staff.
  • Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Learning Strategies 72%
Monitoring 69%
Reading Comprehension 66%
Speaking 65%
Active Learning 63%
Active Listening 62%
Writing 61%
Critical Thinking 59%
Mathematics 49%
Science 34%

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