Preschool Director

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:

• 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

Skills/Qualifications:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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