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Executive Director
Location:
First Presbyterian Day School | Hilton Head Island, SC
Start Date: February 3, 2025
Description, Responsibilities, & Duties
Job Summary
The Director provides visionary and strategic leadership for all aspects of the school,
ensuring a nurturing, inclusive, faith-centered learning environment for children ages 2–5
and their families. This role ensures high quality early childhood education aligned with our
mission; oversees educators and staff; manages enrollment and budgets; and fosters strong
family partnerships, community engagement, and a close relationship with First
Presbyterian Church.
Success in this role requires strong leadership, communication, organizational, and
problem-solving skills, as well as expertise in developmentally appropriate practices and
school administration.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
(Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 5+ years of early childhood teaching or leadership experience.
- Knowledge of state licensing regulations and ABC Quality rating requirements.
- Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with a warm,
faith-rooted approach to working with families, staff, and the church community.
- Proficiency in administrative technology and record keeping systems.
- Preferred Attributes
- Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia approach and experience implementing it.
- Passion for nurturing young children and supporting their unique learning journeys.
- Collaborative leader with strong decision-making skills and the ability to inspire and
support educators.
- Commitment to building community among families, children, and church members.
- Creativity and flexibility in problem solving and planning.
- Experience with financial record keeping including budgeting, grant writing, and nonprofit
program administration.
- Commitment to ongoing professional and program growth; membership in professional
organizations such as NAEYC and/or NAREA.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage includes health, life, and short-term disability as well as
dental and vision options.
- Employer sponsored pension and employee retirement savings plans.
- Enjoy work-life balance with a flexible work schedule, generous paid time off, and holidays
aligned with the Beaufort County School District calendar.
- Paid continuing education opportunities and membership in professional organizations to
foster growth.
- Complimentary hot lunch provided each day.
Application Procedures
Please send resume to – director@fpdshhi.org
Program Description
About the School
First Presbyterian Day School is a Reggio Emilia inspired community where educators
nurture a child led, natural environment that helps children grow into capable, competent,
lifelong learners. Our curriculum emerges from children’s interests through a long term,
project based approach and flourishes through strong relationships among children,
educators, families, and the environment. We operate year round from 7:45 AM–5:15 PM,
with our school year beginning each August. The Day School is licensed by the South
Carolina Department of Social Services and maintains an A+ Quality rating through South
Carolina’s statewide quality rating scale for early care and education providers.
Contact Info
Mary Mezera
director@fpdshhi.org
Please visit or website - https://www.fpdshhi.org