Director of Little Blessings Preschool

Vision: As the Director of Little Blessings Preschool, you will play a key role in shaping the hearts and minds of young children in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. In this dynamic leadership role, you will oversee a program that not only fosters spiritual, emotional, and intellectual growth but also instills a love for Jesus and biblical values. You will guide a passionate team, engage with families, and ensure that each child feels valued, safe, and supported. By building strong foundations for lifelong learning, you’ll help children develop the confidence and compassion to thrive in today’s world.

What we offer:

• A supportive, mission-driven environment where you can make a lasting impact on children’s lives.
• Opportunities for professional development, growth, and collaboration.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A team-oriented work culture with a focus on respect, care, and community.

Areas of Accountability:

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the program in keeping with St. Paul’s Policies and Philosophy.
• Staff oversight with the Executive Pastor and Assistant Director including but not limited to hiring, firing, staff appreciation, hours tracking, etc.
• Be on premises during all times the program is in session or designate a responsible person in their absence. Coordinate with the Administrative Director to prepare for the programming.
• Billing of tuition, collecting payments, making deposits, and making sure all receipts are turned in. Maintain all financial records in accordance with financial guidelines, including but not limited to two people counting any cash together.
• Establish a faith-based curriculum for the teachers to follow in classrooms and ensure the curriculum is being followed.
• Planning all Little Blessings’ field trips.
• School-wide communications with families through Facebook, monthly newsletter, As needed announcements, and text messaging.
• Coordinate enrollment and communication with parents and teachers regarding enrollment.
• Planning and overseeing fundraisers.
• Report maintenance requests to the Facilities Manager.
• Plan and publicize the yearly calendar while coordinating with area School Districts, the church calendar, and community events.
• Approves Swipe Clock timecards for employees.

Weekly Accountability Reporting:

• Reports to the Executive Pastor.
• Update the Weekly Ministry Report with Little Blessings Events and happenings.
• Approves timesheets via Swipe Clock.
• Maintains a personal Safe Gatherings Certification.
• Maintains a CPR certification.
• Manages ministry area resources such as budget and expenses in accordance with the financial policy set forth by St. Paul’s.
• Follows all requirements set forth in the St. Paul’s handbook.

If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to lead a Christ-centered program that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume to Allison Wilson, Executive Pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, at allison@stpunited.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,528.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 3 years (Required)
• Management: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Raymore, MO 64083: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,528