Essential Job Function:                   
* Responsible for maintaining the daily operation of the preschool, a warm and friendly environment and a quality Christian-based, child-centered program. Meets and maintains the minimum State Licensing Requirements of DCF for the State of Florida. Leads and supports the staff through teamwork and mutual respect to achieve individual and classroom goals.
Accountability: 
*Reports to the Senior Pastor with day-to-day accountability and to the Staff Parish Relations Committee
Work Year: 
*12-month position
Minimum Education: 
*Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor's Degree with DCF approved Early Childhood coursework. Early Learning Coalition qualifications of a VPK director
Work Experience: 
*Work experience as a director or assistant director in a licensed child care program, preferred.
Skills: 
*Well-versed knowledge of DCF licensing standards. Proficient Computer knowledge: Word, Excel, PDF. Well-versed knowledge of VPK standards. Website maintenance knowledge and experience preferred. Proven Organization and Communication Skills consistent with both preschool children and adult needs. Budgeting and Financial Analysis preferred
License or Certification:       
*First Aid and CPR is required.
*Florida DCF VPK endorsed Directors Credential
General: 
*Must have a strong interest in and a developmentally appropriate understanding of young children with a philosophy that is compatible with the goals of the preschool. Must have a working knowledge of Christian-based developmentally appropriate practices, anti-bias programming, emergent literacy, etc. Must have a strong Christian faith and desire to create synergies between the church congregation and the preschool. Position subject to successful background check.

Responsibilities
Management and Planning
1. Implement and maintain the Preschool program philosophy, goals, and objectives.
2. Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate and terminate staff: annual assessment of class/teachers.
3. Enforce and implement policies for the Preschool as required by DCF.
4. Schedule work hours for staff.
5. Collect & document fees and tuition and maintain financial records. Take measures to collect past due tuition. Make deposits to the business administrator when applicable.
6. Operate within the budget and obtain quotes for capital expenditures.
7. Represent the preschool to visitors, including new and prospective children and parents; provide facility tours for new/prospective families.
8. Responsible for maintaining minimum state licensing requirements of DCF and for continuing to find ways to improve and up-grade the Preschool.
9. Maintain records for children and personnel in compliance with DCF.
10. Maintain child information and class lists.
11. Arrange for appropriate substitute staff.
12. Determine emergency measures when a child is injured; as well as a risk management plan.
13. Maintain medical release information and ensure all prescribed medications are up-to-date. In addition, the director will administer individual prescribed medications on file, as necessary.
14. Design and facilitate the Preschool Curriculum including the incorporation of Christian principles where appropriate. Utilize staff input to create empowerment and team approach to Curriculum planning.
15. Conduct back-to-school teacher in-service training and parent informational meetings.
16. Plan and facilitate activities such as book clubs, field trips (in-house and off-site), special visitors, parent meetings, and family events.
17. Plan and execute yearly fundraising.
18. Plan and facilitate all parent social events.
19. Responsible for summer planning, end-of-year finalization responsibilities, and upcoming school year preparation.
20. Attend at least 10 hours of in-service, conferences, and seminars as required by DCF in order to receive early childhood training. Of these 10 hours, a minimum of 4 of these hours should directly relate to the position of director and or management.
21. Plan for and facilitate monthly chapel times for each group of students.
Staff Leadership
1. Facilitate an atmosphere or cooperation, teamwork and mutual respect.
2. Organize and facilitate monthly staff meetings and quarterly team building events.
3. Designate upcoming curriculum goals to be incorporated in monthly newsletters.
4. Be available for individual direction and conferencing with staff.
5. Provide staff with in-service opportunities and continuing education to meet the DCF required 10 hours per year.
6. Communicate daily with staff including parent/child information that affects class participation.
7. Establish and maintain an open, friendly, warm relationship with each staff member.
8. Consistently work to translate the church's mission/purpose statement into the goals and outcomes of the Preschool
9. Work with teachers to ensure that developmentally appropriate, Christian-based activities are being implemented and measured.
10. Provide orientation for new staff members.
11. Prepare evaluations of the staff including development goals. Be responsible for documenting all positive and remedial procedures.
12. Plan for and assist teachers in scheduling and organizing parent-teacher conferences.
Communication
1. Maintain open communication between the preschool and parents via individual contact, drop off/pick up, and phone contact/message responses. Utilize e-mail, monthly upcoming events, and additional internet-based communication.
2. Update Mary Esther UMC's website and Facebook page on a frequent and consistent basis.
3. Serve as a resource person for the parents and plan for parent informational meetings if necessary.
4. Stimulate and encourage parent involvement. Listen and respond to parent ideas/input.
5. Establish and maintain an open, friendly, warm relationship with the children enrolled at the center.
6. Frequent interactions with the children and staff in the classroom.
To Maintain a Commitment to Professionalism
1. Knowledge of the preschool's mission statement and facilitate the preschool's role in helping to fulfill this mission.
2. Maintain all DCF standards as mandated by the state of Florida and policies mandated from the Early Learning Coalition.
3. Support the center's code of ethical conduct, which is consistent with NAEYC.
4. Support the professional growth and development of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement.
5. Promote the Preschool's philosophy and educational objectives


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status