REAL Community Covenant Church
Preschool Director
REAL Community Covenant Church, Marion, Indiana, United States, 46953
The
IHAD Managing Director
serves under the direction of the senior pastor and the Leadership Team. The IHAD Managing Director will work with the IHAD Advisory Team, a subcommittee providing direction and support. As a ministry of the church, the director is an extension of REAL Community Covenant Church.
IHAD’s Mission
The I Have a Dream Academy is a language immersion early childhood education program, whose mission is to cultivate a love for self, God, and neighbor within the hearts of children. The academy seeks to fulfill its mission by creating a learning community that champions Christian character, academic rigor, and global citizenry through language immersion in English and Spanish.
Reports directly
to Senior Pastor
Duties and Responsibilities (Full Time: approx. 40-50 hours/week):
Annual Salary:
$40,000 per year for eleven months (Employee can request to be paid over a twelve month period).
Responsibilities and Roles:
Supervise all preschool staff and conduct yearly evaluations to assess staff developmental needs.
Create and maintain a weekly schedule for all preschool staff and schedule fill-ins as needed.
Schedule training for IHAD staff as needed.
Develop and maintain a monthly budget based on income and expenditures.
Lead devotionals for staff and students as needed.
Integrate principles of the Christian faith in the preschool.
Schedule annual visits with the State of Indiana to maintain licensure as a Registered Ministry and licensure for CCDF vouchers.
Conduct facility tours for families interested in enrollment.
Meet with families twice a year to discuss their child’s progress and school readiness.
Work alongside staff to ensure the preschool fulfills its mission, including integrating faith, reconciliation, and celebration of culture in curricular and extracurricular activities.
Ensure the Spanish immersion model is maintained through curriculum, regular training, and relevant hires.
Conduct regular staff meetings to address program compliance for the State of Indiana.
Ensure all preschool staff maintain a minimum of 20 in-house training hours.
Maintain an up-to-date Dream Academy staff and family handbook.
Run weekly tuition for Dream Academy students and submit staff hours to the church accountant.
Maintain staff and student files for state visits.
Maintain and develop relationships with program partners.
Work alongside teachers to ensure curriculum outcomes are being met.
Assist with the hiring of new staff members.
Conduct daily walkthroughs of the facility to rectify any health/safety issues.
Maintain program compliance for CCDF and On My Way PreK.
Order program supplies as needed.
Ensure regular communication with preschool families and the REAL Community Covenant Church congregation.
Participate in weekly staff meetings with REAL Community Covenant Church staff.
Attend monthly meetings with the REAL Leadership Team (2nd Saturday; 9-11:30am - director will only need to attend a segment of the meeting).
Work with IHAD Advisory Team/REAL Leadership Team to oversee and implement Lilly Endowment College and Community Collaboration matching grant with IWU and other nonprofit organizations to address early childcare challenges in Grant County.
Other Requirements:
Become a committed member of REAL Community Covenant Church. Willing to make exceptions if the candidate is already committed to another Christian church in the community. Need pastoral & member references that confirm regular participation and evidence of Christian maturity.
Pursue necessary credentialing for preschool director through education. (T.E.A.C.H. AYEC provides scholarship opportunities for continuing education in early childhood development.)
Willingness to navigate conflict with cultural sensitivity.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Bilingual (Spanish & English) (Required)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Marion, IN 46953: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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IHAD Managing Director
serves under the direction of the senior pastor and the Leadership Team. The IHAD Managing Director will work with the IHAD Advisory Team, a subcommittee providing direction and support. As a ministry of the church, the director is an extension of REAL Community Covenant Church.
IHAD’s Mission
The I Have a Dream Academy is a language immersion early childhood education program, whose mission is to cultivate a love for self, God, and neighbor within the hearts of children. The academy seeks to fulfill its mission by creating a learning community that champions Christian character, academic rigor, and global citizenry through language immersion in English and Spanish.
Reports directly
to Senior Pastor
Duties and Responsibilities (Full Time: approx. 40-50 hours/week):
Annual Salary:
$40,000 per year for eleven months (Employee can request to be paid over a twelve month period).
Responsibilities and Roles:
Supervise all preschool staff and conduct yearly evaluations to assess staff developmental needs.
Create and maintain a weekly schedule for all preschool staff and schedule fill-ins as needed.
Schedule training for IHAD staff as needed.
Develop and maintain a monthly budget based on income and expenditures.
Lead devotionals for staff and students as needed.
Integrate principles of the Christian faith in the preschool.
Schedule annual visits with the State of Indiana to maintain licensure as a Registered Ministry and licensure for CCDF vouchers.
Conduct facility tours for families interested in enrollment.
Meet with families twice a year to discuss their child’s progress and school readiness.
Work alongside staff to ensure the preschool fulfills its mission, including integrating faith, reconciliation, and celebration of culture in curricular and extracurricular activities.
Ensure the Spanish immersion model is maintained through curriculum, regular training, and relevant hires.
Conduct regular staff meetings to address program compliance for the State of Indiana.
Ensure all preschool staff maintain a minimum of 20 in-house training hours.
Maintain an up-to-date Dream Academy staff and family handbook.
Run weekly tuition for Dream Academy students and submit staff hours to the church accountant.
Maintain staff and student files for state visits.
Maintain and develop relationships with program partners.
Work alongside teachers to ensure curriculum outcomes are being met.
Assist with the hiring of new staff members.
Conduct daily walkthroughs of the facility to rectify any health/safety issues.
Maintain program compliance for CCDF and On My Way PreK.
Order program supplies as needed.
Ensure regular communication with preschool families and the REAL Community Covenant Church congregation.
Participate in weekly staff meetings with REAL Community Covenant Church staff.
Attend monthly meetings with the REAL Leadership Team (2nd Saturday; 9-11:30am - director will only need to attend a segment of the meeting).
Work with IHAD Advisory Team/REAL Leadership Team to oversee and implement Lilly Endowment College and Community Collaboration matching grant with IWU and other nonprofit organizations to address early childcare challenges in Grant County.
Other Requirements:
Become a committed member of REAL Community Covenant Church. Willing to make exceptions if the candidate is already committed to another Christian church in the community. Need pastoral & member references that confirm regular participation and evidence of Christian maturity.
Pursue necessary credentialing for preschool director through education. (T.E.A.C.H. AYEC provides scholarship opportunities for continuing education in early childhood development.)
Willingness to navigate conflict with cultural sensitivity.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Bilingual (Spanish & English) (Required)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Marion, IN 46953: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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