Southwest Coalition, Inc.
Location
El Paso, TX | United States
Job description
The Opportunity
As the Preschool Director, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the educational programs, managing staff, and creating an atmosphere that promotes the wholistic development of young minds. We are looking for an individual who is not only committed to educational excellence but is also deeply motivated by a desire to instill moral and spiritual values in our young learners.
The ideal candidate will enjoy:
- Our unique model: In addition to our programs to build a Culture of Life in the Southwest, we also strive to provide expert healthcare to ensure that women have a life-affirming alternative through pre-natal and post-natal healthcare, education, and material support.
- Our culture: At Southwest Coalition for Life, we offer a more relaxed working environment, catering to the needs of our employees and establishing a family-like feel, leading by example to help moms the heroes by offering in-house childcare for staff and supporting breastfeeding in the workplace.
- Being an innovator: With the merger and expansion of two non-profit organizations, you will be establishing the key foundations for the new ventures and helping support a ground-breaking mission on the new frontline of the pro-life movement in post-Roe America.
The Company
Southwest Coalition, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation focused on restoring reverence for the sanctity of human life and natural womanhood across the Southwest through a coalition of nonprofit social enterprises in line with Catholic and Biblical teaching, including our Guiding Star Southwest women’s medical centers, The Lily Pad Maternity Home, our Her Care Connection outreach and mobile medical bus, and Coalition for Life ministries.
Our Core Values
All team members must embody and execute our Core Values within their day-to-day duties and responsibilities:
- Humble: Lack entitlement and ego, be respectful and flexible, don’t take yourself too seriously, set others up for success even at a potential loss for yourself.
- Hungry: Have an unrelenting hunger to change the world, taking initiative fueled by a boldly optimistic hope and entrepreneurial growth mindset.
- Smart: Strong emotional intelligence, understanding the impact of your words and actions on others, inviting vulnerable communication and healthy conflict.
- Heart: Be compassionate, prayerful, and empathetic with a sincere desire to truly see and know others through a reverence for life and natural womanhood.
Summary: In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the well-being of children, overseeing daily activities, and fostering a positive atmosphere in alignment with our core values, Catholic, and Biblical teachings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe and healthy environment for children, adhering to health and safety procedures and Texas state licensing regulations for Child Care centers.
- Supervise and actively engage with children, creating a nurturing learning environment through age-appropriate activities from drop-off to pick-up.
- Collaborate with the Director in planning daily activities and actively participate in them, ensuring they align with our organization's values.
- Maintain a developmentally appropriate room arrangement, with a weekly rotation of equipment.
- Manage various aspects of the child center, including scheduling, resources, and accurate attendance records.
- Effectively communicate with staff, parents, and external stakeholders on a daily basis.
- Provide lessons in line with Guiding Star Southwest's Core values, Catholic, and Biblical teachings.
- Assist in the training and professional development of staff, ensuring compliance with practices and regulations.
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions, remaining present in the preschool area during the shift.
- Maintain child and organizational confidentiality, organized files, and a clean workspace.
- Monitor emails, messaging apps, and Slack for important information and messages throughout the day.
- Follow company and preschool manual, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
- Prioritize tasks, delegate when needed, and adapt to a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications.
- Clean and disinfect the workspace daily, following health and well-being policies.
- Exhibit a positive attitude and support organizational operations as assigned by the Operations Seat.
- Perform duties as assigned
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Required bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field ( OR Child Development Associate Credential equivalent)
- Required to successfully pass and complete necessary background check(s)
- 2+ relevant experience in preschools, preschool education, or early learning centers (Preferred)
- Familiarity with Texas state licensing regulations for Child Care centers (Required)
- Driving: Valid driver's license and ability to drive to different properties for inspections, meetings, or emergency situations. (Required)
- Must undergo comprehensive background checks.
- Fluent english is required and Spanish speaking is preferred
- Ability to move through all program areas, interact with children and parents, and lift/carry items (>40 pounds) (Required)
- Must have reliable transportation and perform physical functions necessary for program instruction, including squatting, bending, and kneeling (Required)
If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives of children and contribute to the success of our preschool program, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in creating a joyful and enriching environment where every child can thrive!
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