Preschool Director Job Description

The Wilds Preschool has become one of the most exciting new chapters in Crow’s Path’s growth since we first started running programs in 2010. We opened our doors (or a secret portal in the forest) to preschool families back in 2023 and maintain small group sizes (17 kids/day) with low staff to participant ratios (1:4). As we enter our fourth year, we are seeking a Preschool Director who is passionate about early childhood education, collaborative leadership, and nature-based learning to guide the continued development of our small, tight-knit preschool community.

The preschool is integrated into a larger tapestry of Crow’s Path programs allowing kids the opportunity to grow, learn, and explore as they get older, moving from the preschool into the Field School and then on to middle school apprenticeships and high school internships. This position offers a unique opportunity to guide our preschool forward as it continues to hone its identity, deepen and expand connections between the preschool and our youth programs, and work alongside an experienced and creative team committed to relationship-centered education. The Preschool Director will also lead the development of a 1-day per week pull-out kindergarten similar to the Field School. 

The Preschool Director serves as both an educational leader and mentor, balancing administration, licensing, staff leadership, curriculum development, family partnerships, and direct work with children. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building community, supporting educators, and helping an innovative organization continue to grow.

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We work to support people of all identities in our programs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, even if your experience varies from what we have asked for. Above all, we seek applicants who will support our young participants as they navigate their own identities and those of their peers. Applicants should be prepared to facilitate and engage with discussions on gender, race, class, and power as topics arise.