Preschool Director

Settle Memorial's Preschool Program is a non-profit ministry of the church. The purpose of the Preschool Program is to provide an exemplary early childhood program with a Christian emphasis. The Preschool Director has the responsibility of operating the Preschool Program as a ministry within the provisions and policies of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church as set forth by the Preschool Board and all applicable Kentucky Revised Statues.

Responsibility: To oversee entire Preschool Program

Accountability:

• Preschool Board
• Administrative Board
• The Preschool Board will facilitate yearly evaluations of the Preschool Director. The summative evaluation conference will be held no later than June 1st.

Preschoolers:

• Supervise overall program of children's education, curriculum, safety, discipline, and their physical, social, emotional and social needs.
• Keep abreast of all new developments in the education field
• Coordinate and assist with drop-off and pick-up
• Supervise the After School Program Director
• Hold regular disaster drills

Families:

• Serve as the primary contact between the Preschool and parents.
• Collect fees and send notices to those who are past due.
• Arrange special days during the year (i.e. Breakfast with Santa)

Staff:

• Maintain positive attitude and morale
• Take responsibility for the conduct, effort, and discipline of the teaching staff including recommendations to the Preschool Board for hiring and dismissal.
• Conduct annual orientation for evaluation system in August.
• Complete staff observations and evaluations. This process begins in August and is completed by the end of the school year.
• Hold monthly staff meetings and additional meetings as needed.
• Conduct new staff orientation.
• Maintain teacher/staff personnel files.
• Responsible for implementation of new curriculum, programs and staff development.
• Maintain and schedule substitutes.

Church:

• Work with the Preschool Board in the development of the operating budget.
• Recommend policies, financial expenditures, fees, salaries, etc. to the Preschool Board
• Make appropriate recommendations to the Preschool Board concerning property maintenance, alterations, or additional equipment in connection with the program.
• Report routine or daily property maintenance concerning the Preschool area.
• Assist the Preschool Board in development of policies.
• Coordinate programs and activities of the Preschool with the programs and activities of the church.

Administrative:

• Process and maintain state requirements for licensing.
• Maintain student files and accounting and financial records, and plan for storage of these records for the necessary amount of time.
• Maintain the financials of preschool including, but not limited to: Payroll, taxes, reconciling bank accounts, paying bills, student invoices, etc.
• Prepare and order advertising as needed.
• Represent Settle Preschool in a Christ-like manner.
• Write staff memos and parent letters, prepare brochures as needed.
• Order, purchase necessary supplies and materials, and make payments for materials and services for Preschool operation.
• Maintain an accurate banking account.
• Administer and ensure all policies of the Preschool Board are followed.
• Acquire substitute teachers.
• Maintain a system of organization that for reports, letters, memos, checks, etc.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all registration activities.
• Organize and attend extracurricular activities, including Christmas and Spring Program)
• Collaborate with church staff for worship services
• Run office- answer phone calls; respond to teacher's, parent's and church staff's requests and questions; maintain office equipment, keep necessary office supplies on hand
• Coordinate with church administrator the scheduling of rooms for special events and transportation for field trips.
• Attend Board meetings and continuing education classes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

• Owensboro, KY 42303 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Owensboro, KY 42303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $43,000