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Waters Edge Family

Early Childhood Manager

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Holland, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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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.

$47,210 / year median in Michigan

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Early Childhood Coordinator Leading Preschool and Playland Coaches/volunteer Day Makers as they serve young families at Central and in our community.

Supervising:

(3) 2 Preschool Coaches, 1 Playland Coach Reports to: Kids Pastor/Director Work alongside: Central Kids Team (Elementary pastor & coordinator, Special Needs coordinator)

Weekly Schedule:

Must be available during Sunday and Wednesday services, and in office Monday. Will work in office Sunday-Thursday, and from home as needed. Special seasons may require flexibility (Christmas, Easter, Playland Spring Break) Education/Experience requirements: Flourishing faith and active Church engagement. Must have previous experience working with children as well as volunteer management; organizational skills and teaching experience are ideal, but not required Physical requirements: Must be able to lift and carry 40lbs.

Responsibilities:

Leadership Set a tone of Character, Ownership, Servanthood, and Zeal Research and refresh preschool ministry policy Help preschool parents flourish in their parenting Shepherd struggling students, families, and Day Makers Design rite-of-passage services and events for preschool families Recruit and lead Staff and Day Makers Preschool Ministry Cast vision for Preschool Staff and volunteer Day Makers Make Central Kids Preschool a venue kids beg their parents to bring them Grow Sunday and Wednesday participation through a strong guest experience and personalized follow-up Tailor curriculum to Central Kids Preschool Ministry and utilize array of tools/media to communicate with families Recruit and equip Central Church members who seek to plant pop-up gardens of faith in young hearts Advocate for lost and hurting families who grace our doors Cultivate Day Maker service rhythms and personal growth Oversee classroom environment safety and resources Establish growth goals and milestones for young faith Graduate children excited for Elementary Ministry Playland Ministry Maintain and lead Playland team Represent Christ and Central Church to the communities Playland serves Communicate mission and operation information to Staff and Day Makers Work alongside Central Missions team to host school and community visits