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Revive Church Lakeland
Revive Academy Preschool Director
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
$48,629 / year median in Florida
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Revive Academy Preschool Director Revive Church Lakeland Lakeland, FL Job Details Full-time From $40,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications School experience Behavioral observation Elementary Education Bachelor of Science Teaching Certification Driver's License Education Teaching experience with young children Bachelor of Arts Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Principal Function The Preschool Director is responsible to the Director of Ministry Operations for planning, implementing, and evaluating the preschool program of the Church. Expectations
- Loves Jesus, the people of Revive Church & Academy, the surrounding community and the world.
- Willingness to adapt and be flexible, while working above and beyond expectations.
- Act as an advocate of the culture and vision of Revive Church & Academy; effectively modeling and communicating these to the team members.
- Low drama, high-momentum, high-capacity, positivity, over-comer, dreamer, creative-can-do-whatever it takes attitude.
- High level of initiative and ability to take a proactive approach to work.
- Performs job duties on time with excellence. Qualifications
- The director shall be a Christian and be an active member of Revive Church, experienced in preschool work and have strong administrative experience and abilities.
- Has an exemplary Christian lifestyle
- Actively participates in the life of Revive Church & Academy (i.e. Fall Festival, Eggsstravaganza & ect.).
- Has a love for children from all cultural backgrounds.
- Must be a team player.
- Has excellent communication skills.
- Must have all mandated DCF hours.
- Shall have state required certification.
- Maintain continuing education as required by law and Revive Church & Preschool.
- Must have Director's Credentials with VPK endorsement.
- The director shall have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a lead preschool teacher or a minimum of 3 years' experience in childcare administration and training of other employees, both in accredited preschool facility.
- 20 hrs
- Intro to childcare.
- 10 hrs
- Preschool appropriate practices.
- 10 hrs
- Behavioral Observation & Screening.
- 10 hrs
- Special needs child.
- 5 hrs
- Early literacy.
- Must pass background screening & drug test.
- Must have a valid Florida driver's license. Preferred
- B.S. or B.A. in elementary or childhood education or similar training. Administration
- Directs weekday operations.
- Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises employees with input from the Director of Ministry Operations and the lead Pastor.
- Provide appropriate Christian teaching curriculum and review lesson plans.
- Conduct or supervise weekly chapel services
- Analyze, plan, and direct effective education space use.
- Conduct monthly staff meetings to include the Director of Ministry Operations.
- Publish monthly calendar.
- Maintain attendance charts.
- Ensure proper maintenance of all indoor and outdoor equipment (i.e. security and safety)
- Maintain a good relationship between the Church, parents, and the preschool.
- Comply with all laws concerning childcare (i.e. licenses, inspections).
- Maintain an inventory of necessary supplies.
- Collect & record student tuition
- Turn in weekly timecards (they must be signed) and run any needed payroll reports.