Preschool Assistant Director

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF WEEKDAY MINISTRY

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church
7427 Old Canton Rd., Madison, MS 39110

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Approved by SPRC September 9, 2018

SUPERVISOR: Associate Pastor

Status: Full-Time (40 hours), Salary-Exempt

Characteristics of Position:
The Assistant Director of the Weekday Ministry oversees the Preschool and Afterschool Programs and staff, while assisting the Weekday Director in upholding the mission and high standards of the
Weekday Ministry here at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church. The Assistant Director assumes all Director responsibilities in the absence of the Director.

Knowledges, Competencies, and Skills:

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, and computer/technology skills.

• Ability to prioritize projects.
• Excellent people-person skills.
• Ability to relate to children.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy and demanding environment.
• Ability to pick up a child.
• Maintain confidentiality of family records.

Competencies:

Spiritual Leadership

• Is faithful to their worshiping community with their Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and

Witness.

• Seeks to be a servant leader to St. Matthew’s staff and laity.
• Seeks to share their faith in Jesus Christ through word and action.
• Seeks to live a life of integrity and grace.
• Shares the vision and values of St. Matthew’s UMC and its staff.

Professionalism

• Undertakes self-development activities.
• Seeks increased responsibilities.
• Uses times effectively.
• Takes responsibility for actions.
• Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Learns new skills.
• Plans and meets budget.
• Shows overall professional attitude and appearance.

Communication and Teamwork

• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and/or in written form.
• Demonstrates good listening and comprehension skills.
• Keeps others adequately informed.
• Puts needs of team ahead of own interest.
• Actively participate in staff meetings and conversations.
• Responds to communication from staff and laity in timely manner.

Job Knowledge

• Knows and understands the performance outcomes of the job.
• Displays understandings of how the job relates to others.
• Plans and prioritizes tasks to achieve desired results.
• Stays abreast of cutting edge development related to the job.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the operations of the Weekday Ministry Preschool and Afterschool

Programs.

• Conduct monthly preschool staff meetings.
• Conduct Afterschool staff meetings.
• Interview and hire Preschool and Afterschool staff.
• Schedule Preschool and Afterschool staff maintaining a DHS staff-to-child ratio.
• Arrange for substitute teachers for Preschool and Afterschool.
• Evaluate Preschool staff members on an annual basis.
• Work with the Administrative Assistant to make sure that Preschool and Afterschool staff are getting in their training hours.
• Supervise teachers to ensure that they are following lesson plans.
• Plan and work with Preschool and Afterschool teachers regarding school-wide activities.
• Conduct tours and provide interested families with information about our ministry.
• Works with the Administrative Assistant to oversee the Waiting List.
• Be available to parents and staff.
• Maintain knowledge of DHS guidelines and policies.
• Develop a driving schedule to bring kids from school to church.
• Work with the Director to ensure that we operate within the parameters of the operational budget.
• Work with the Director, Financial Administrator, and Weekday Board to prepare the annual budget.
• Assist teachers with managing behavior problems.
• Observe/monitor classrooms regularly.
• Assist in checking payroll and ensuring there isn’t overtime.
• Assist in filing current and accurate Preschool employee and child records.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all licensing regulations.
• Assist in maintaining the selection and distribution of supplies for the Preschool and

Afterschool programs.

• Take proper disciplinary actions required for staff not following policies and procedures.
• Attend Weekday Ministry Board meetings.
• Keep the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of childcare experience required.

License/Certification: CPR certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, stoop, kneel and lift up to

30 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Madison, MS 39110: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person