Garner United Methodist Church
Job Description: Preschool Director
Position Description: The Preschool Director of Garner United Methodist Preschool shall
provide oversight and management of the Church Preschool program. The Director shall ensure
that the purpose and mission of the preschool as prescribed and approved by the preschool Board
of Directors is accomplished. The purpose of the preschool is to provide a high quality early
childhood development program within a Christian framework through educational instruction,
interaction with peers, self expression and exposure to, and participation in cultural and religious
activities.
The Director shall be responsible for ensuring that the preschool program provides a proper
setting where the emotional, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual needs of young children
can be met. Through collaboration with the church Program Director, Pastor and other staff, the
Director seeks to ensure that the program meets the educational needs of preschool children
while providing them with a foundation for Christian living in the future.
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Bachelor degree in early childhood education or related field and/or the equivalent of
education and work experience in a related field
 Strong organizational skills
 Excellent communication skills
 Competency in Christian education
 CPR and standard first aid certified
 Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with parents, children,
and staff
 Computer literacy required with a high level of ability using MS Office suite of programs
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Administration:
1. Assume responsibility for the daily operation of the preschool program
2. Act as liaison between the preschool board, preschool staff and preschool families
3. Act as liaison between the preschool and the church; attend weekly church staff
meetings
4. Take an active role in planning preschool board meetings together with the Board
chairperson
5. Provide community outreach, becoming involved in relevant organizations and
educational programs
6. Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, including Safe Sanctuary
7. Maintain policies and procedures for program operation
Program Development:
1. Remain informed about trends in early childhood education, special education and
special needs
2. Encourage collaboration and team building among staff
3. Assist and support staff in creating and maintaining a developmentally appropriate
environment
4. Implement strategies to recruit and maintain enrollment and execute outreach
initiatives for potential new enrollee families
Program Operation:
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Supervise registration and enrollment
Maintain advertising and public relations program to promote enrollment
Plan the school year calendar
Outline expectations for and monitor communications with parents
Work with preschool board, other church committees to identify physical space
needs
Develop work calendar for staff including monthly meetings, training
opportunities
Provide consistent communication with preschool families, church members,
preschool board
Plan and implement a program for professional growth
Work with church staff to keep them informed of preschool events, space needs,
calendar events
Office Supervision:
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Maintain supplies and an inventory of same
Process payroll
Process tuition payments
Manage payables and receivables
Manage school pictures
Website Maintenance
Budget Responsibilities:
1. Submit proposed budget to Preschool Board by May 1 for next school year
2. Identify resources (fundraisers) to support budget responsibilities
3. Keep financial statements updated at all times, provide updates to Preschool Board,
other church boards as requested
Program Supervision:
1. Conduct monthly staff meetings
2. Evaluate teachers on an annual basis
3. Hire and dismiss employees in consultation with the board as needed. Ensure
certifications and training of staff current
4. Supervise program curriculum
5. Maintain a visible presence to staff, students and preschool families
6. Ensure safe environment at all times, including conducting regular fire drills and
safety training
7. Arrange for teachers to complete outside training annually as needed
8. Ensure all spaces used by preschool are kept clean and safe. Communicate needs
appropriately to facilities coordinator or church Trustees
9. Maintain staff records
10. Provide support for teachers
11. Develop substitute teacher procedures
Hours:
Maintain a regular Monday- Friday schedule of 30 hours/ week for 50 weeks (1 week at
Christmas and one week of Spring Break are vacation)
Sick Leave:
The GUMC Preschool Director shall be granted one week of non-cumulative sick leave
each year