- Cast and implement a vision that meets the needs of families and results in the preschool having a positive reputation within the church the community
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the preschool, including curriculum development, staff hiring and management, marketing and communications, recruitment and enrollment, family relations, budget development and management, safety planning, and regulatory compliance
- Implement curriculum for students that supports bringing faith to life in real and meaningful ways
- Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students in their educational passions while growing stronger in their Christian faith
- Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to develop their unique God-given potential
- To contribute to raising standards of student achievement
- To ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, policies and safety procedures
- Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ and have a heart for ministry
- Strong advocate for Christian education
- Collaborative, compassionate, creative, high energy and solutions-oriented
- Ability to work independently as well as in team environments
- Ability to collaborate, coordinate and convey information with multiple departments, individuals, and outside organizations
- Strong facilitator and developer of people and leaders
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Genuine servant-hood, Gospel-centeredness, and spiritual maturity that results in good communication skills with ministry heads, staff and congregation members
- Demonstrate a commitment to handling conflict biblically, following principles in Matthew 18
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
- Maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development and completion of approved Teacher Preparation Program for the State of Michigan
- Experience directing or managing a preschool or classroom
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the field of early childhood education; demonstrated understanding of principles of early childhood development
- Experience in school administration preferred
- Knowledge of managing, scheduling, observing and evaluating staff
- Understanding of laws, regulations, etc. to run a successful preschool
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
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Preschool Director - Kalamazoo, United States - Radiant Church
Description
Radiant Church, who we are:WE LEAD PEOPLE TO BECOME RADIANT DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST.
Radiant Church, Values:
We are Word Centered, Spirit Empowered, People Oriented, Kingdom Focused, and Mission Motivated.
RADIANT STAFF, VALUES:
EXCELLENCE, FAMILY, FLEXIBILITY, GENEROSITY, TRAILBLAZING
Position Purpose:
The Preschool Director is responsible for fostering a Christian environment that allows children, their families and the staff to develop their full God-given potential; responsible for the operation of the preschool, for compliance with regulations, and for communications with preschool staff and families. The Director is responsible for creating a safe, attractive and exciting learning environment for preschool-age children and their families by ensuring the preschool offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum that prepares children for future success.
Position Responsibilities: