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Job Title: Director of In the Beginning Preschool
Reports To: Lead Pastor of Faith United Methodist Church
Hours: 35 hrs/wk during the school year, 20 hrs/wk during breaks
Salary & Benefits: $30-35/hour (paid on a salary basis) plus medical stipend $500/mo

Summary:
Faith United Methodist Church (Faith Church) and all United Methodist Churches exist to Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. We do this by creating a community where people connect with Christ and partner with God in making things right.
In the Beginning Preschool is a ministry of Faith Church that provides a safe, loving Christian environment to guide the emotional, social, spiritual, and education development of children of preschool age.
Faith Church is seeking a Preschool Director to lead and oversee all operations of In the Beginning Preschool. Ideal candidates will be experienced in early childhood education, staff management, program development, and creating an atmosphere that builds joyful relationships between children, parents, staff, and the church community.


Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Administration

• Oversight of all daily operations and implementing best practices.
• Ensures the school and staff are in full compliance with all licensing and regulating entities associated with the school.
• Communicate with families about regular school operations.
• Create and maintain contracts with families.
• Work in collaboration with Faith Church’s Accountant to set and maintain budget and tuition collection. 
• Work in collaboration with Preschool Advisory Team and Preschool Ministry Team to ensure smooth operations and facility usage. 
• Promotes a positive image of the school to existing, prospective and alumni families.

Staff Management

• Oversees hiring, onboarding, training, observations, professional development, modeling and coaching processes. 
• Maintains Employee Handbook. 
• Leads staff meetings and communication with staff.
• Keeps and maintains Employee Files. 

Program Management

• Provides a vision for continuous program improvement by remaining current on issues and trends in early childhood education.
• Creates a supportive, inclusive work environment that encourages team building and staff collaborations.
• Oversees and supports special events and fundraisers. 
• Creates and executes a recruiting strategy including marketing, website management, and leading tours. 
• Makes determinations on number of classes, class sizes, wait lists, etc. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 5+ yrs. experience in Early Childhood Education or equivalent fields.
• Experience with and proficiency using Microsoft Office products and technology.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional oral/written communication and time management skills.
• Must be able to pass and clear a background check.
• Current certification in hands-on CPR/First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, Food Handler Card and a negative TB test or willing to obtain upon employment.
• Models composure, strength-based communication, positive behavior management and engagement with children and adults.
• Proven ability to work efficiently, multitask and be flexible, working in a fast paced, changing environment, with competing priorities and needs.
• Ability to create and implement new strategies to face changing needs in the community. 

Candidates should submit resumes and cover letters to pastor@faithunited.org