Preschool Director Job Description (PDF)

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JOB DESCRIPTION Preschool Director Reports to:

Executive Director of Family Ministries and Executive Director of Operations

Employment Status: Executive Exemption

POSITION SUMMARY The Preschool Director (Infant through Kindergarten) is responsible for the day to day operations of the school. The Preschool Director must see the preschool as a ministry of Journey of Faith Church and play an active role in reaching families for Christ. The Preschool Director must have extensive experience managing a state licensed childcare facility and meet CA standard licensing requirements. The Director must be a mature Christian who is ministry minded and confident managing and implementing a faith based, developmentally appropriate and hands-on curriculum with low teacher to child ratio. The Preschool Director will not only manage teachers and staff but minister to teachers and staff.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS • • • • • • ● ● ● ● ● ●

Three to Five years of preschool supervisory or program administration experience Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. Master’s Degree preferred Experience in maintaining compliance for health, safety and state licensing procedures Working knowledge of educational philosophies including academic, play based and developmental curriculum Gifted communicator who is skilled at conveying information, ideas and policy to multiple audiences Skilled administrator with the ability to oversee finances, budgeting, enrollment, parent tours, recruiting, scheduling, training, and school improvements. Natural Ability to build rapport with church staff, school families, teachers and staff. High leadership capacity to manage multiple people and personalities at one time Educational philosophy aligns with preschools current philosophy Adept at curriculum selection that meets goals and objectives of ministry Serves children and families with a Christ like servant attitude Technology savvy with the ability to pick up new programs quickly

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Heart for children and families

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS ● ● ● ● ● ●

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Negotiate conflict resolution with children, parents and staff Recruit, select and train staff and teachers Proficient author of parent and teacher handbooks Day to Day School Operations Collaborates with children and families to ensure a successful ministry minded experience Collaborates with church to ensure dual integration from preschool (families) to church (body) and church (body) to preschool (families) creating an environment where church families send their children to the preschool and preschool families attend church Create and provide opportunities for non-churched & non-preschool families to be invited into a relationship with Jesus through creative opportunities and environments Ensures preschool compliance to ministry policies, state requirements and federal requirements. Experience and working knowledge of Title 22 Establishes and maintains a safe, healthy and welcoming preschool environment Oversees programs and activities to engage and education young children Build community relations Facilitates enrollment process Ability to be onsite during preschool hours of operation Capacity to understand and manage center financial duties

STATE MANDATED REQUIREMENTS ●

Health Screening Report – Facility Personnel (LIC 503) and TB Clearance

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Personnel Record (LIC 501) or application/resume

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Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508) subject to fingerprint requirements

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Proof of pediatric CPR/First aid training

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15 hours of Health & Safety

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Mandated Reporter Training-Proof of Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Suspected Child Abuse (Lic 9108)

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IPM (Integrated Pest Management) State Compliance

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Appropriate official transcripts

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Current Immunization Updates

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Bachelor’s Degree in early child development or childhood education with at least two years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program and

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Three semester or equivalent quarter units in administration or staff relations

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Knowledge or skilled in the following training areas: ○

Principle of nutrition, food preparation and storage, and menu planning.

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Housekeeping and sanitation principles, including universal health precautions.

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Provisions of child care and supervision, including communication.

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Assistance with prescribed medications that are self-administered

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Recognition of early signs of illness and the need for professional assistance.

ABOUT JOURNEY OF FAITH Our Journey began in 1911 with a small group of 30 families wanting to share the love of God in the beach cities of the South Bay. With practical Bible teaching and a heart for service to the community, the congregation grew out of their first two locations in Hermosa Beach. In 1957, the leaders of the church purchased the Manhattan Beach property, and called it, “four acres of faith.” After many years of growth and with the vision of raising up the next generation of Jesus followers, Journey proudly opened the doors to their second campus earlier this year in the neighboring city of Torrance. We are humbled and honored to have 107 years of history in the South Bay, serving over 3,000 people each Sunday. Journey is a church on a mission, following God’s call for us, and where he wants to lead us next. We are looking for team members who want to be part of this mission. Journey of Faith’s mission statement: To bring glory to God by loving God, loving people and making disciples. At Journey of Faith Christian School, we believe every child is a precious gift from God. We are here to help nurture your child and help him or her grow academically, physically and spiritually through our faith-based curriculum. Journey of Faith Christian School is a member of ACSI (Associated Christian Schools International). We have carefully selected Christian teachers and assistants who are chosen for their gentle spirits, as well as their experience and education. We are located on the campus of Journey of Faith Church in Manhattan Beach, CA.

NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum.