TITLE:                                  Director of Wesleyan Christian Academy

REPORTS TO:            Senior Pastor(s)

X Full-time    _ Part-time

Job Summary

The Director oversees all daily operations of the preschool. This position combines instructional leadership, staff management, administrative oversight, and regulatory compliance to ensure a safe, nurturing, and high-quality educational environment for young children.

Programming Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a quality early learning environment based on current best practices.

• Perform annual program and tuition rates study of comparable programs.

• Ensure the quality of teachers and caregivers.

• Create and manage schedules including, but not limited to Specials (P.E., Computers, Art, Spanish, Music, etc.), Special Events, Annual Music Programs, etc.    

• Ongoing assessment of the WCA programming for modifications, successes and potential improvements.

• Oversee student enrollment, admissions tours, and marketing initiatives.

• Work in cooperation with First Rowlett United Methodist Church (FRUMC) and Family Ministry by supporting special programs and events throughout the academic school year.   

• Collaborate with Wesleyan Christan Academy (WCA) Board & Board Chair for coordination of programming.

Staff Management and Guidance

• Ensure a qualified teaching and support staff for parents and students by conducting all aspects of interviewing, hiring, termination and renewal of employee agreements.

• Manage a staff of 50+.

• Provide conflict resolutions for WCA & FRUMC staff as needed.

• Creation, implementation, and revision of employee schedules.

• Provide annual professional development for WCA teachers and support staff as required by Texas State Minimum Standards.

• Support staff through shared knowledge, experience, training, and guidance.

• Lead monthly staff meetings.

• Create and oversee quality developmentally appropriate curriculum.

• Instill a practice of teamwork.

• Utilize positive communication methods such as weekly staff emails, monthly staff emails, teacher mailboxes, and monthly staff meetings.          

• Oversee all aspects of employee files.

Health and Safety

• Train employees on health and safety practices.

• Lead and document regular fire drills, severe weather drills, and lockdown drills.

• Schedule and maintain health, fire and gas inspections.

• Daily assessment of facility and campus safety in collaboration with building facilities manager.

• Ensure that WCA is meeting all local and State required health and safety codes and regulations.                         

Family Relationships and Communication

• Maintain an environment that fosters a sense of family and community

• Work with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches

• Establish relationships with families that mutually support young children

• Communicate our program goals and events through effective methods such as monthly constant contact emails, postings on the Parent Information Board, and individual responses to emails or phone calls to establish relationships with families that mutually support young children

• Organize and plan for family participation in our classrooms and school-wide activities

• Supervise and help coordinate the WCA Room Parents group

Financial and Fiscal

• Develop, implement and maintain annual budget with the WCA Board.

• Invoice and post all tuition payments.

• Prepare deposits.

• Maintain all financial records regarding income and expenses.

• Organize annual fundraiser events.

• Prepare and submit the monthly employee payroll.

• Record all bills and expenses.

• Provide all necessary documentation and information to assist Church Accountant in bill paying, deposits, payroll, and budget implementation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, or a related field

• Master’s degree preferred

• State Childcare Director Credentials/License

• A minimum of 2 years as a state credentialed and licensed Assistant Director or Director

• A minimum of 3-5 years teaching in an early childhood setting plus 2+ years of administrative leadership experience

• Current CPR and First Aide certifications

• Trainer certification preferred

• Comprehensive FBI/State background check. Child abuse registry clearance.

• Drug screening clearance

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge and experience of various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Outlook

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.