Bridgeton Public Schools

Job Description
New or Revised

POSITION:

Early Childhood Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's Degree in Early Childhood or in a related educational field, preferably experience with Preschool through Grade 3
2. New Jersey Principal Certificate and
3. New Jersey Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3 or New Jersey Elementary School Teacher Certificate
4. A minimum of three years of school leadership and/or central office administrator experience.
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S Citizenship or legal resident alien

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent of Schools

JOB GOAL:

To create and supervise an Early Childhood Program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth for pupils, to build strong ties between home and school, and to establish good relationships with parents and staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in the development of instructional materials with a wide range of mental. physical and emotional maturities suitable for the instruction of Early Childhood students.
2. Plans and coordinates the work of teacher aides, teacher assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on study trips to obtain the maximum benefit from their efforts.
3. Develops activities for parents that promote parent participation and involvement in Early Childhood education activities for their children.
4. Interprets the Early Childhood program to parents to strengthen understanding of the needs of Early Childhood students and the school's role in the student's life.
5. Reviews and makes recommendations for the assessments used for evaluating students throughout the school year and the data obtained from the assessments.
6. Develops and prepares a budget that will provide for the instructional materials necessary for an Early Childhood program, for staff development for all Early Childhood staff, and for other needs necessary for an effective program.
7. Establishes and oversees curriculum in response to district goals and state requirements and assures that curriculum is implemented in the classroom.
8. Meets with Director of Early Childhood, Early Childhood Fiscal Specialist, and Daycare Providers to ensure that the Early Childhood program and the curriculum integrate with other district programs and the Core Curriculum Content Standards.
9. Meets regularly with the Director of Early Childhood to evaluate the effectiveness of the Early Childhood Program and make recommendations for changes.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

12 Months. Salary to be determined by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policies and procedures on the evaluation of professional staff.

TME/clw 6/12
MTT 9/21