Effort Christian School and Preschool Director

What You'll Do

Leadership & Mission Alignment

• Model and uphold the mission and values of Effort Baptist Church
• Foster a positive, Christ-centered atmosphere for children, families, and staff
• Integrate prayer, Scripture/Bible stories, and Christian values into school programming

Administration & Operations

• Manage daily routines, school calendars, schedules, and facility usage
• Maintain security of the building, equipment, and grounds
• Ensure compliance with Religious Exemption and DSS licensing requirements, including ratios, health standards, and safety drills
• Maintain regular communication with families, teachers, pastors, and church leadership
• Oversee policy and procedure development and human resources
• Maintain paper and digital student files and information (Procare app)
• Maintain regular office hours Monday–Friday

Curriculum & Program Oversight

• Maintain a Bible-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Support teachers with lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management
• Assist teachers in addressing behavioral concerns and developing appropriate strategies
• Ensure safe, nurturing learning environments aligned with best practices in early childhood education

Parent & Family Engagement

• Serve as the primary contact for parent communication, tours, and inquiries
• Build strong relationships with families and connect them to the broader church community
• Conduct daily health screenings as needed
• Provide outreach to families during absences, crises, and celebrations

Teacher Supervision & Personnel Management

• Supervise and support daily activities of all teachers
• Advertise, interview, and hire teachers as needed
• Lead staff meetings and ongoing professional development
• Maintain personnel files and conduct annual reviews and employment agreements
• Address personnel issues promptly, confidentially, and with proper documentation

Financial & Resource Management

• Purchase and maintain supplies, materials, and resources
• Maintain accurate tuition accounts; post billings and payments; send late notices; provide tax documentation
• Work with the Finance Committee to develop tuition rates and annual budget needs

Community Outreach

• Assist with outreach activities that attract children and families to the school
• Work with communications staff to provide regular updates to church and families

Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Pastor
• Responsibilities may expand as ministries grow and staffing evolves

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field
• Minimum of two years of experience in early childhood education
• Experience developing, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate learning programs
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers
• Experience in Christian education or church-based children’s ministry preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong administrative, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, church staff, and the wider church community
• Ethical behavior/moral character consistent with Effort Baptist Church’s statement of faith
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR, and MAT certifications
• Clear central registry fingerprinting, health report, and background check

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development