Position Opening -- Kinderstube Preschool Director for German American Institute


ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: The Germanic-American Institute is a local non-profit, whose mission includes educational programs for German language and culture.  

JOB TITLE:   Kinderstube Preschool Director              

LOCATION:   There are 2 preschool locations:
Mayflower Church: Minneapolis; I- 35E and Diamond Lake Road
GAI: 301 Summit Avenue, St. Paul

Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the preschool director is administration and oversight of staff and daily operations of the Kinderstube German Immersion Preschool

Start Wage: $17-$20/hour DOE                           

Hours:  25 flexible hours/Monday-Friday week.  There is the possibility of full employment for director/teacher combination                            

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Work with staff at both sites to maintain a safe and healthy, child-centered environment that is in compliance with all state licensing day care requirements.

Hire and provide supervision, support and regular evaluation of Kinderstube staff.

Serve as the main contact person with prospective and currently enrolled families. This includes phone calls, tours, and child enrollment.

Ensure that children and staff records are complete and in compliance with licensing.

Oversee development/implementation of an enhanced pre-school curriculum that includes building German language skills.

Maintain the Kinderstube budget through oversight of personnel costs and other expenses.

Secondary duties

Model for teachers expected methodology and interactions with the children

Fill in as classroom teacher as needed.

Update and maintain Kinderstube documents, including the family and the teacher handbook.

Other duties related to the Kinderstube program as assigned by the GAI Executive Director.


Minimum Qualifications:
Experience working with children ages 3-5

A bachelor’s degree in Education or German,  or associates degree in Early Childhood or equivalent

At least one year teaching and/or management experience in a school program, preferably preschool.

Fluency in German preferred, but will consider strong candidates without it.

 To Apply:

Send a cover letter and resume to Jeana Anderson, GAI Executive Director at janderson@gai-mn.org with “Kinderstube Director Application” in the subject line.
 
 
301 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102