Director of KIDS@PUMC

The Director of is a full-time, year-round position, responsible for the day-to-day operations of Plainfield United Methodist Church’s Childcare, Preschool, and Before & After-School programs.

Ministry responsibilities:

Takes work direction from, reports to, and is accountable to PUMC’s full-time Associate Pastor - NewDay Praise.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Develop a safe, stimulating, loving, and Christian environment for learning in the programs for which they are responsible.
• Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate program leaders and teachers; provide ongoing mentoring, professional development and coaching to teachers/leaders.
• Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to maintaining accurate and updated records for students and staff; keep specific and on-going documentation in all aspects of the program. Within all areas, the Director is expected to hold the highest level of confidentiality possible.
• Coordinate registration process for returning and new families for the school year and summer programs.
• Responsible for defining policies related to admission, attendance, tuition, and curriculum.
• Keep abreast of new developments in early childhood education.
• Responsible for managing/scheduling staff to ensure classroom coverage.
• Pursue creative revenue to support program goals, including available grants.
• Meet with and give direction to PUMC’s Children’s Council as it relates to Programs.
• Welcome, build and maintain positive and trusting relationships with families.
• Manage program finances and make appropriate reports to program boards and PUMC.
• Attend meetings of PUMC Staff, Church Council, Children’s Council, assigned staff teams, and various short-term planning groups as needed.
• Set annual professional ministry goals with the Associate Pastor-NewDay Praise and participate in ongoing review of performance throughout the year.
• Partner with the Director of Children’s Ministries on family experience nights & other children’s ministries events.
• Manage and give direction to the Director of Kids Connection (before and after-school care).
• Other duties as the ministry requires and as directed by Supervisor.

Qualifications

Personal commitment to Christ, intentional discipleship, and the work of the universal Church.

Specific Skills, Gifts, Talents Needed

• Leadership: Dynamic leader that will passionately engage teachers and families. The director has a servant’s attitude and is genuine in serving others.
• Organizational: Director is flexible and can adapt to constantly changing events of the day. A superior ability to multitask and be able to quickly prioritize needs.
• Communication: Clear and confident communication to staff, students, and families is required to maintain trust and confidence with the program. A person of sincere empathy and compassion.
• Relationship Builder: Develop and maintain positive relationships with teachers, students, families, Church leaders, facilities staff, Fire Marshal, Registered Ministry, visitors, and all other contacts.
• Instruction: Director will guide and coach teachers and parents in best practices for early childhood development with positive and encouraging words.
• Administrative acumen: Experience preparing and managing program finances/budget.

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