Director of Grace Beginnings Academy Infant and Toddlers

Grace Church - Eden Prairie

Full-time - 40 hours/week

Pay: $55,000 - $58,000

Salary - Exempt

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Key Duties And Responsibilities

The Director of Grace Beginnings Academy Infant and Toddlers is responsible for the daily operations of the infant and toddler classrooms. Working with the Preschool Director to create a welcoming, biblically based early childhood academy that looks at the spiritual, physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of all children. Training and equipping staff to use their God-given talents to teach and provide excellent care of children.

LICENSING COMPLIANCE

• Work with the Preschool Director to maintain compliance with the State Dept. of Human Services in all areas, keeping up to date on all licensing updates, changes, paperwork, etc.
• Maintain compliance of files on each child and staff member (infant/toddler) with necessary documentation in compliance with MN Dept. of Human Services.
• Oversee and direct staff in fulfilling in-service requirements as per the MN State Statues licensing guidelines.
• Maintain licensing regulations and procedures, with an emphasis on infants and toddlers.
• Develop ICCPPS for infant and toddler students, providing the necessary training to all staff.
  
  

STAFF DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION

• Supervise Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Aides, and Floats in the Infant/Toddler classrooms and distribute needs.
• Manage staffing patterns and assign teachers and assistants to classes/roles.
• Work with the Preschool Director and Head of School with ongoing teacher training and monthly staff meetings.
• Work with the preschool director and head of school onboarding new staff members.
• Establish and communicate to high standards to staff in the classroom and provide a quality learning experience for the children.
• Assume authority over all teaching staff and attend to emergencies in the classroom when the only director is on sight.
• Manage infant toddler staff timecards and PTO requests, finding substitutes as needed.
• Hire and terminate staff as needed; prepare guidelines for employment of staff.
• Be actively involved in the interview process for infant and toddler teachers.
• Empower, encourage and lead staff to do what God has called them to do.
• Schedule one-on-ones with staff to maintain ongoing communication and support.
• Observe and evaluate teachers and conduct annual reviews.
  
  

PARENT & FAMILY RELATIONS

• Work with parents to complete enrollment and registration materials to complete student files.
• Establish a positive relationship with parents and communicate regularly about classroom activities, milestones, and learning objectives.
• Assist in developing the monthly GBA Family Newsletters.
• Communicate with parents in a timely and confidential manner about issues and behaviors concerning their children.
• Establish and maintain effective communication strategies with infant/toddler teachers, parents, and families by sharing and collaborating daily.
• Demonstrate respect for the needs of the individual child with concerns for the child’s faith, culture, interests, special needs, talents and individual style and pace of learning.
• Contribute to the development of a positive relationship with parents and coworkers.
• Treat each child and family with dignity and respect.
• Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christian love, respect and patience.
• Work with the Admin Team on planning and initiating GBA community events.
• Maintain a visible presence by being approachable and available to discuss concerns and problems with families.
  
  

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Establish the program and curriculum expectations for the infant and toddler classrooms.
• Identify, plan, and implement educational experiences that foster the faith development of the children.
• Develop, implement, and follow policies and best practices procedures for infants and toddlers.
• Approach behavioral issues that arise with children, parents, or staff with Christian love, respect and patience.
• Work with the Preschool Director to plan special school-wide activities throughout the year.
  
  

GENERAL

• Exhibit Christian values to generate goodwill among management, staff, clients, the general community and others pertinent to Grace Beginnings Academy.
• Maintain a positive and healthy work environment where teachers and staff are respected and celebrated.
• Assist in the classroom as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized site and assume responsibility for completing the duties required to maintain an orderly facility.
• Work with the infant and toddler administrative assistant to communicate tasks for them to complete.
• Remain current on issues and trends in early childhood education.
• Lead program development and change.
• Collaborate with other directors and schools to grow professionally as a leader.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS

• Educational requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required in Early Childhood or Elementary Education is preferred.
• Educational requirements: must meet licensing requirements for the Director.
• Agrees with Grace Church’s statement of faith required, Grace Church Membership preferred.
• One to two years of staff management or supervision experience.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, including faith development, for teaching children from 6 weeks to 36 months of age.
• Knowledge of Infant and Toddler Curriculum and corresponding assessment methods.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and electronic.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and be self-directed.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff and parents.
• Knowledge of operating under best practices in a childcare facility, including proper policies and regulations.
• Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
• Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.
  
  

About Grace Church

We are an informal, come-as-you-are gathering of Jesus followers who love God and one another. Our goal is to provide a place for you to connect and grow in your faith. Grace Church is committed to teaching sound Biblical truth. Our mission is simple – we exist to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ across the street and around the world. As a non-denominational church, we are congregational involved, staff led, and Elder protected.