Day School Director Job Description
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Day School
Alexandria, Virginia
January 2010
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree is required, with recent early childhood classroom experience preferred. The Director will oversee 125 children and 20 staff members. The Director must be a strong leader and communicator who has the ability to manage people and resources effectively. The Director also must be a team builder who is open-minded and will inspire and support the staff, as well as foster relationships with key groups, including the congregation of St. Aidan’s Church, the Parents Committee and the Day School Board. The Director must embrace the developmental philosophy of St. Aidan’s and have knowledge of current trends in early childhood education.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Director works under the direct supervision of the Rector of St. Aidan's Church, and with the advice and support of the Day School Board and the Church Vestry.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the Director shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist teachers to develop programs and curricula; keep abreast of new research in education and child development; plan and implement ways for staff to participate in
in-service training and professional growth.
- Recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate and terminate (if necessary) Day School staff.
- Build communication and strengthen the relationship between the Day School and Church; collaborate on activities; coordinate the use of shared space and equipment with the Church.
- Keep lines of communication open with parents, informing them of program activities, new policies and upcoming events; serve as an advisor to the Parents Committee and attend events and meetings sponsored by this group.
- Be aware of children with special needs and adapt the program to include them whenever possible; advise parents of where to seek appropriate services.
- Work with the Day School Board to create a strategic vision for the future of St. Aidan’s Day School, as well as assist the Board to fulfill its oversight functions by serving as a resource at regularly scheduled meetings.
- Explore the feasibility of creating expanded lunch bunch opportunities, a summer camp and after school programs.
- Maintain all records required to ensure safe, healthy and financially sound operations, and to meet licensing standards required by law.
- Develop and maintain the annual budget, review programs and policies as needed, and supervise the maintenance of the buildings and grounds.
- Establish and maintain Day School financial accounts, collect tuition and other fees, authorize payment of all bills, including salaries; order all equipment and supplies needed for operations.
- Plan and publicize the yearly calendar, coordinating with church activities, public and private schools and the broader community.
HOURS
The Director must be on the school premises during all times that a program is in session, or must designate someone to act as Director.
The core hours are 8 am – 1 pm weekdays, except days with after school activities when the hours are 8 am – 2:30 pm.
The Director position currently covers ten months, from August 1st to May 30th, each year, but may be adjusted as necessary if programs are expanded.
We invite all interested applicants to send their resume by February 19th.
By e-mail, to:
Re: Day School Search Committee
By mail, to:
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, Day School Director Search
8531 Riverside Road, Alexandria, VA 22308
Attn: The Rev. Elizabeth Rees