SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
DIRECTOR JOB APPLICATION PACKET
8011 DOUGLAS AVE
DALLAS, TX 75225
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214-363-5471
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OVERVIEW
JOB DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
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OVERVIEW
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas Texas is currently seeking a Full Time Director to
direct its weekday Preschool Program.
Candidates should have a Christian religious affiliation; hold a bachelor’s degree (masters preferred) in Child
Development, Early Childhood Education, Education Administration or related field; have five years of
classroom teaching/directing experience; knowledge of state licensing procedures; and proven leadership skills.
Responsibilities for this position include overseeing the operations of Saint Michael Preschool and the Summer
Program (12 month position). Duties include overseeing administrative functions including admissions,
financials, curriculum development, personnel, daily school operations, and parent relations.
Interested Candidates should complete the following pages. Completed application and resume should be
submitted electronically to Rev. Greg Pickens gpickens@saintmichael.org
Pending a potential offer for the position, an applicant will be asked to sign a consent form allowing the school
to request a criminal history background check, financial background check, and drug testing.
Application deadline is Friday, February 17, 2012.
Interviews to be conducted by end of February.
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SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title
Date of Job Description:
Status:
Ministry Area
Reports to
Direct Reports
Program Hours
Director
1/16/12
Exempt
Early Childhood Ministry and Saint Michael Preschool
Rector and Associate for Children, Youth and Family
School staff, teachers and Assistant Director
9:00-3:00, M-F
Major Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for this job include overseeing the operations of Saint Michael Preschool and the Summer
Program (12 month position). Duties include overseeing administrative functions including admissions,
financials, curriculum development, personnel, daily school operations, and parent relations.
Key Responsibilities include:
Admissions
 Conduct tours for prospective families
 Oversee registration and daily operations of Summer Enrichment Program
 Assist with the registration process throughout the year as needed to maintain full enrollment
Curriculum Development
 Maintain a curriculum that is consistent with the goals and philosophies of SMP with an emphasis on
consistent progression in successive ages
 Assist with student assessment that demonstrate child’s progress in relation to the developmental norms
for their age group and aligns with the progression in curriculum
Financial
 Ensure accurate and timely billing practices – monthly invoices/bank draft,
 Ensure accurate payroll practices: input data and coordinate with the Church Business Office/distribute
paychecks
 Print/email monthly financial reports for Board Chair and Finance Committee
 Complete bi-weekly check requests for purposes of bill payment and other needs
 Receive money and prepare bi-weekly deposits
Parent Relations
 Be available and visible for parents, and students
 Prepare monthly newsletter
 Parent communication as needed, both written and verbal, in adherence with “24 hour response rule”
 Create, deploy, and analyze web-based surveys and make recommendations based on results
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Personnel
 Maintain a positive and collegial work environment
 Be available and visible for staff
 Provide instructional coaching for teaching staff in areas of curriculum, methods, assessments, and
professional development plans
 Plan, implement, and facilitate monthly staff development sessions in addition to on-going professional
development initiatives
Operations
 Manage phone/door traffic in conjunction with other staff. (The telephone should never go unanswered)
 Keep accurate, thorough records
 Ensure the maintenance and readiness of copier and laminator
 Assist with the planning and implementation of special events (Holiday Music Program, End of Year
program, etc.)
 Assist the fundraising committee with planning and implementation of events
 Assist in maintaining the database of families as well as the church database
 Promote SMAA and share God’s love through daily interactions
 All other requests as mutually agreed upon between the Rector, the Associate for Children, Youth, and
Families and the Director that are in keeping with the role of working with children and school finances
Employment Requirements:
 Christian religious affiliation
 Hold a bachelor’s degree (masters preferred) in Child Development, Early Childhood Education,
Education Administration or related field
 Five years of classroom teaching/directing experience
 Knowledge of state licensing procedures
 Proven leadership skills
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SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. How has your experience in the classroom influenced your desire to be the Director of a preschool
program?
2. Of the six key responsibilities (Admissions, Curriculum Development, Financials, Personnel,
Operations, and Parent Relations) outlined in the job description, which one do you see as the most
important and why? Which one is the least important and why?
3. How have you handled a delicate situation or controversial issue in order to minimize repercussions?
Please provide an example.
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4. How would you motivate staff and teachers to reach his/her highest potential?
5. Please convey how you would be an effective leader at a preschool in a church setting, particularly at
Saint Michael and All Angels.
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When completed, please email this application and a copy of your resume to gpickens@saintmichael.org