Description

Ministry Position Description

Job Title: Church Preschool Director

Reports To: Kids Ministry Director

Supervises: Part-time Coordinators, Weekday Childcare Staff, and Volunteers

Prepared Date: 05/2024

Review Date: N/A

FLSA Status: Exempt/5 Day-Full Time

Required Testing: Pre-employment Drug Screening

Clearances: FDLE Level Two Screening

Broad Function

The Church Preschool Director is a key member of the family ministries team, dedicated to leading and coordinating the care and education of children from 3 months through Pre-K. This role involves overseeing the organization of materials and leading staff across multiple sites during church-related events such as CR, Ladies Bible Study, Tribe, Wednesday evening services, and Sunday services.

Essential Functions

Leadership and Staff Development:

• Recruit, train, and develop leaders and volunteers for various church programs involving preschool-aged children.
• Oversee and direct all staff and volunteers, ensuring the effective execution of their roles in providing care and educational services.

Program Coordination:

• Prepare and coordinate all aspects of childcare services, including organizing materials and curriculum.
• Oversee the administration of activities during CR, Ladies Bible Study, Tribe, Wednesday evening services, and Sunday services to ensure a nurturing and educational environment.

Parental and Community Engagement:

• Partner with parents to support the care and development of their children, enhancing the family's church experience.
• Maintain and cultivate ongoing cooperative relationships between the church, school, and wider community.

Operational Management:

• Manage the logistics and resources necessary for the smooth operation of preschool programs.
• Ensure that all activities are consistent with church policies and uphold the highest safety and education standards.

 Other Essential Functions

• Leadership Collaboration: Work closely with key committees, leadership, senior pastor, pastoral, managerial, school administration, volunteers, and supervisory staff at multiple campus sites to advance the missions of Indian Rocks.
• Community and Church Relations: Foster an ongoing cooperative relationship between the church, school, membership, and community.
• Conflict Management: Handle difficult situations with ministry or interpersonal conflicts seeking Biblical resolutions.
• Communication: Maintain clear and positive communication; provide clarification and ensure that plans, reports, and correspondence are accurately conveyed.
• Confidentiality and Integrity: Safeguard the confidentiality appropriate to the level of trust involved in a Christian ministry.
• Professional Development: Attend weekly staff meetings and participate in training as required by staff leadership to support the mission of Indian Rocks.
• Personal and Professional Growth: Engage in continuous personal and professional development to effectively meet the role's demands.
• Role Model: Uphold the professional and Christian standards expected per Indian Rocks policies and serve as a role model in the community.
• Crisis Management: Handle emergencies and unexpected situations calmly and professionally, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and staff.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements outlined below are essential for an employee to effectively perform the necessary tasks of this position. Accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these essential functions.

This role routinely necessitates activities such as standing, walking, and utilizing hands for various tasks like grasping or manipulating objects. Employees will also need to reach, climb, balance, and maneuver around obstacles; additionally, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling are required. Effective communication and auditory capacity are also essential. Employees are expected to handle weights up to 10 pounds regularly and frequently manage up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment detailed below is typical of what an employee experiences while carrying out the key duties of this job. Adjustments may be provided to help individuals with disabilities effectively perform these essential functions.

In this role, the work environment is typical of a childcare setting, requiring professionalism and adherence to church policies and ethical guidelines. The noise level is usually medium to low.

General Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following minimum competencies:

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: A positive, cooperative team player who can work effectively with various church members and staff.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in office software, church management systems, and basic web management tools.

Qualifications

• Education: Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or a closely related field emphasizing early childhood education and development.
• Experience: Experience in recruiting, training, and managing a team of educators and support staff, with a focus on continuous professional development and performance enhancement.
• Spiritual Life: Must demonstrate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, be committed to personal spiritual growth, and actively participate in church life.
• Ability to learn church-related systems to support the ministry effectively.  

• Possess the ability to communicate personally and publicly. Able to communicate through written and verbal directions.
• Self-starter; willing to do what is necessary.
• Good with people. Customer Service is a priority. Able to resolve conflicts reasonably.
• Must desire to be a team player, understanding that we are a multi-faceted church with several important ministries.
• Must give testimony and evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and sense God's call to a ministry of service.
• Demonstrate a consistent Christian lifestyle as stated in the Indian Rocks Employee Handbook.
• Must be an active member of Indian Rocks as defined below:

-Regular attendance in worship services

-Regular attendance/involvement in an Indian Rocks Life Group

-Committed to systematic stewardship and faithful in tithing.

Other Responsibilities

Responsible to perform the other duties as assigned and approved by supervising personnel to include, but not limited to: Church Pastor, Church Administrator, Human Resources Director or Personnel Committee.

This Ministry Job description is not limited in scope or definition and may be adjusted based on developments or growth of the church organization or structure, administrative directives and/or policies, or policy changes.