Childcare Center Director at MGP

Master’s Garden Preschool is one of the best preschools in our community as voted by our neighbors. We seek to share the love of Christ to preschoolers and families each day. As part of the ministries of Ebenezer Baptist, we connect to serve our area and meet the needs of families in our region. The director’s position is key to the success of the school and the connection to the church family. The vision for MGP is huge, currently operating on a campus of 32 acres. 

Objective:  To implement the mission of Master’s Garden Preschool through effective administration, personnel administration and development, program oversight, and facility enhancement

Reports to: Master’s Garden Preschool Ministry Team and/or Pastoral Staff; Formal evaluation will be performed annually by a sub-team of the Ministry Team

Requirements/Knowledge of:

·      The Director shall be one who has received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and who seeks to live all of life under His Lordship

·      Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education or related area preferred

·      Sense of call and passion for ministry with preschool aged children and their families that is grounded in a love for Jesus Christ

·      Share the love of God through an exciting preschool curriculum of discovery and exploration with preschoolers and their families

·      Has obtained or will promptly obtain Childhood Education Administration certification

·      Excellent communication skills for interpersonal and electronic communication

·      Experience in administration, budgeting, and supervision to manage all components of the preschool

·      Knowledge of Christian education, curriculum planning and programming, and compliance with all local and state licensing requirements and regulations

·      Exhibit high regard for integrity and confidentiality

Responsibilities

·      Provide overall management of Master’s Garden Preschool within the guidelines and ministry functions of the church and state regulations

·      Responsible for the daily onsite management, planning, budgeting, programming, and administration of Master’s Garden Preschool

·      Utilize prayer as the key to this ministry

Administration

• Manage daily operations of the Preschool in compliance with all NC health, safety, sanitation, and licensing regulations
• Oversee preparation of recordkeeping necessary for  operation of the Preschool
• Create, oversee and implement operation within the annual budget
• Review and recommend scholarship applications to the Preschool Ministry Team
• Recruit, hire and train appropriate substitutes
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including conducting all safety drills

Program

·      Effectively and efficiently advertise Master’s Garden Preschool to the community

·      Act as liaison between EBC, Master’s Garden Preschool families, and the community

·      Oversee curriculum, including review of teacher’s weekly lesson plans that include prayer and God’s Word

·      Plan a faith based, age-appropriate curriculum

Personnel

·      Supervise daily staff activities, including coordination of staff schedules and placement, classroom visits, scheduling, and leading staff meetings

·      Provide for and engage in ongoing professional and spiritual development

·      Recommend job description changes to the Master’s Garden Preschool Ministry Team

·      Recruit, supervise and evaluate all staff in conjunction with the Ministry Team, including performance reviews at least once a year

·      Build a cohesive team through recruiting and hiring talented and enthusiastic staff members

Facility

·      Oversee contract services for cleaning, fire system, etc. to ensure adherence to all state guidelines

·      Oversee monthly room inspections to ensure a safe and enriching learning environment

·      Plan and equip indoor and outdoor areas to reflect a Christian environment

Relationships:

·      Receive prayer support from EBC Pastoral Staff and Ministry Team, as well as encouragement in spiritual and professional growth

·      Work collaboratively with the MGP Ministry Team and the EBC Preschool and Children’s Ministries

·      Communicate regularly to Preschool families through emails, handouts, newsletters, etc.

·      Consistently verbalize the mission and purpose of EBC and Master’s Garden Preschool to staff, families, church, and community

·      Attend worship at EBC at least once a month to share and experience congregational life if not a member of EBC and regularly attend Sunday School and Worship services at EBC if a member

·      Communication information during called Church Business Meetings/Family Meetings

·      Attend periodic planning meetings with the Ministry Team and/or EBC Pastoral Staff