Children's Minister/Preschool Director

Children’s Minister/Preschool Director:

Staff:

Supervise preschool teachers Hire and train new staff members Upon acceptance of the job the director is responsible for turning in all new employee paperwork to the Office Administrator within 3 business days. Including rate of pay, IRS forms, and photocopies of two forms of identification. No staff will be scheduled to work until all necessary paperwork is in the church office. Provide training and professional development opportunities for staff. Recommend teaching techniques and the use of different or new technologies Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance, and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills. Performs classroom observations weekly and work with teachers to improve their teaching practice through coaching, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning. Train teachers and other instructional staff in new content or programs Mentor or coach teachers to improve their classroom skills Establish and implement approved policies and communicate them to staff and parents. Develop procedures for teachers to implement curriculum. To guide planning and development of a program of Bible learning for all age levels in Children’s Ministry. Recruit teachers, and leaders for all Children’s Ministry positions. Plan and coordinate a regular training program for all Children’s Ministry staff. Communicate the church’s approved safety policy to all Children’s Ministry staff, regularly evaluate its use and take necessary steps to put the policy into practice. Lead Sunday School and Wednesday Evening Activities. Must prepare Children’s Moment for worship each week.

Curriculum:

Develop educational programs and curriculum. Give support and recommendations to teachers regarding: curriculum, classroom management, and classroom discipline. Has oversight in the development of curriculum and curriculum implementation training. Has oversight of classroom lesson plans and manages thematic tubs.

Parents:

Assist staff in communicating with parents. Maintain exceptional relationships with enrolled families through excellent verbal and written communication including coordinating social media posts, family events, and positive interactions. Communicates with parents in a timely manner (before pick-up) when a child has an incident that requires a report to be made. Schedule yearly Parent/Teacher conferences and attend as necessary.

Administrative:

Ensure facilities including playgrounds are maintained and cleaned according to state regulations working with the church office administrator and/or trustee board Demonstrate a complete mastery of the DHS regulatory environment, including compliance, licensor relationships, and the ability to adapt to regulatory changes Compiles payroll according to payroll schedule for the Office Administrator. Perform administrative duties including required documentation, filing, emails, phone calls, and organizational tasks. Attend church staff meeting bi-monthly. Plans special events such as Christmas programs, end of year programs, picture days, etc./visits for the preschool. Turns in preschool receipts of expenditures within 3 business days of expense.

Leadership:

Achieve revenue goals by conducting tours, making, and executing marketing plans developed in conjunction with preschool leadership, and ensuring that enrollment is greater than 95%. Oversite all financial operations of the school, including but not limited to scheduling, payroll, revenue and cost calculations, and budget changes in conjunction with the church office administrator/bookkeeper. Help set long term vision and goals for the school including obtaining Grants for the program. Implementation of policies and practices across the school which reflect our commitment to have an excellent early childhood program.

• Reports to the Senior Pastor. Evaluated by the SPRC and Sr Pastor on a yearly basis.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Development preferred. Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a Daycare/CDO setting with a minimum of 3 years in a management role preferred. 2 yrs children's ministry experience preferred. Knowledge of United Methodist polity and doctrine is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Piedmont, OK 73078: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22