Children's Center Director

Principle Function: The mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Methodist Temple strives to be a safe, non-judgmental community where people can Connect, Share their gifts, and Explore what God is doing within their lives. We are committed to loving and being in ministry with all people. This position will serve as the executive operating officer of the MTCC ministry, working in collaboration with the MTCC Advisory Board, Assistant Director, Business Manager, and Administrative Assistant.

Methodist Temple Children’s Center is a ministry of Methodist Temple. As such, the Children’s Center Director should be intentional in facilitating the relationship between the Church and Children’s Center. Children at Methodist Temple Children’s Center should know the love of God through the Director, teachers, and administrative staff.

Educational Requirements: The Director must meet at least one of the following educational requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• Any bachelor’s degree with 15 hours of Early Childhood courses or CDA
• Associates degree in Early Childhood with three (3) years of experience in an early childhood program

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Administration and Personnel:

• Assign daily staffing of classrooms, schedule floats, or secure substitutes in order to maintain appropriate student/teacher ratios at all times in collaboration with Assistant Director and Administrative Assistant
• Covering classrooms when necessary In collaboration with Assistant Director and Administrative Assistant, approve staff time off when in accordance with staffing needs
• Provide annual written performance appraisals for all staff in collaboration with Assistant Director and Business Manager
• Maintain personnel policies, to include job descriptions, compensation, resignations, terminations, benefits and grievance procedures.
• Cultivate positive interpersonal relationships and actively promote positive morale among all staff
• Arrange periodic in-service training and other professional development opportunities for teaching staff
• Attend Methodist Temple staff meetings as needed
• Plan and conduct general staff meetings and maintain regular communication with administrative staff
• Oversee developmentally-appropriate program that is consistent with the philosophy, goals, and ministry of the Center
• Assist Assistant Director Business Manager in totaling work hours for staff Interview, hire, train, and supervise all staff in collaboration with Assistant Director, Business Manager, and Administrative Assistant.
• Complete orientation of all new employees in collaboration with Assistant Director, Business Manager, and Administrative Assistant.
• Review and evaluate facility activities to ensure conformance to state and local regulations, including maintaining state licensing NAEYC and Paths to Quality Accreditation Maintain inventory, purchase, and distribute all center supplies and consumables necessary for center operation
• Attend front desk, as necessary

Marketing & Family Services:

• Conduct tours of the facility for potential families in collaboration with Assistant Director and Business Manager
• Meet with new families and continue to provide support for all families’ interests and concerns
• Notify parents of ill or injured children in accordance with Center policies and parental instructions
• Ensure parents stay informed of policy changes and other general happenings of the Center
• Intentionally promote a professional, strong, visible, caring “service" attitude among all Center staff
• Keep parent handbook revised and up-to-date

Visioning, Strategic Planning and Development:

• Assure systematic visioning and planning that keeps the Center on the cutting edge of standards for maximizing quality of care and services provided
• Work with the MTCC Advisory Board to develop fundraising goals for specific projects or improvements as needed

MTCC Advisory Board:

• Foster collaborative, synergistic working relationships with the Board
• Attend all Board meetings
• Collaborate with Board to establish annual operating budget and report financial status at monthly Board meetings
• Prepare necessary handouts and report on Center progress at Board meetings
• Appoint Center staff member(s), as needed to serve on the Board
• Work closely with Board to identify problems and opportunities for Center
• Engage Board in visioning and long-range planning

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000