Early Childhood Director

The *Early Childhood Director* is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Early Childhood program so that it may accomplish its purpose of providing a safe & nurturing environment for children to grow in their faith and social & academic skills.
The director will use all of their gifts and talents to support the values and mission of St.
James Lutheran Church & School by being fiscally responsible, serving as a liaison between church & school, maintain communications & relationships with parents, further community relationships, recruit & enroll new children, supervise & assist staff, administer all aspects of programs to ensure compliance with all state & local governing agencies and works collegially with all other staff members of St.
James Lutheran Church & School.
*Qualifications* * Must have a current CDA credential (Bachelors _Preferred)_ * Must be at least 21 years old * Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds * Must hold and maintain a current CPR & First Aid certifications * Must hold membership in the local NAEYC Group * Must have prior teaching experience within an Early Childhood classroom *Models Behavior* * Lives the Christian faith, models the love of Jesus Christ, nurtures faith and shares Christ in word and action * At all times demonstrates discernment when posting on social media and adheres to the policies set forth by St.
James * Smiles, laughs, and uses a pleasant voice * Prays with & for others * Acknowledges & respects others’ feelings * Works cooperatively with others * Compliments good behavior, anticipates & redirects inappropriate behavior with respect * Builds & strengthens positive relationships with church & school staff, congregational members, and volunteers *Responsibilities * * Teach God’s Word Daily * Be familiar with Indiana state regulations as well as with Program Policies of St.
James Lutheran Early Childhood Program * Provide opportunities for spiritual growth of staff * Provide ways to incorporate the early childhood program (ECP) families into church and church families into the ECP * Foster Christian community for staff, children, and families * Provide environment appropriate for young children * Plan age-appropriate, Christ-centered, faith-integrated curriculum * Maintain positive relationships among children, teachers, parents, congregation & community * Carry out mission & purpose of programs; further the vision of St.
James Lutheran Church & School * Recommend policies according to purpose of programs * Participate on boards that oversee programs; ex: Board of Christian Education & Parish Planning Council * Assist in preparing annual budget * Operate within the budget * Purchase equipment & supplies * Represent ECP in congregational activities * Inform congregation of programs orally or in writing * Develop systematic parent-school communication (school newsletter, bulletin, social media) * Plan/administer parent fellowship programs (Jesus’ Birthday party, Pumpkin patch, Grandparent’s Day, PK Family Fun Nights) * Welcome visitors, provide tours, answer questions pertaining to programming * Promote ECP in congregation & community * Assist Marketing and Enrollment Director with interviewing parents of prospective children * Connect families with the Financial Aid Director for financial opportunities * Attend professional educational events * Prepare job descriptions for teachers and aides * Recruit & hire staff * Periodically review staff performance; assist staff members to set goals for professional development & career development * Arrange substitute help as needed * Lead regularly scheduled staff meetings * Plan and conduct periodic in-service training for staff * Help staff in preparing program plans * Develop & maintain resource library for staff * Plan & implement procedures to keep accurate class records * Prepare & update staff handbook * Assist business office with personnel records * Maintain liaison with local, state governing authorities in regards to early childhood to conform & exceed all regulations * Handle all administration & conflict-resolutions related to programs * Maintain student & program records * Periodically evaluate own work as a director * Plan & implement plan for personal professional growth * Plan periodic reports related to the state of the ECP * Keep informed of current ECP issues & developments * Participate actively in professional organizations * Maintain a professional library * Plan schedule of administrative responsibilities * Schedule use of shared space & equipment * Schedule responsibilities of teaching staff * Keep health history/immunization records for children & staff * Be a liaison between families of children with special needs, staff, agencies * Plan & purchase healthy snacks * Monitor classroom & playground conditions to ensure safety Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $35,568.
00 per year Benefits: * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person * Private school Ability to Relocate: * Lafayette, IN 47901: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person