Assistant Director - Riverbend Christian School
About The Position
The Riverbend Preschool Assistant Director assists the Preschool Director in operating and managing the school’s program, including budget preparation and management, arranging substitute teachers, and providing administrative support. The Assistant Director assumes the Director’s responsibilities when the Director is absent or as directed and helps oversee daily school operations, policies, licensing compliance, health and safety, staffing, records, training, and school events. The position also provides spiritual leadership by integrating Christian principles into the school environment and serving as a role model of Christian faith and values. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position requiring 40 hours per week. The role requires flexibility, multitasking, and organizational skills. The Assistant Director reports to the RBCS Director.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, or Elementary Education.
- Texas Child Care Directors license.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Must meet Director Qualifications outlined by the Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services.
- Ability to organize and prioritize assignments effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A servant’s heart and ability to be flexible and accommodating to staff, church congregants, and members of the public seeking church business or ministerial care.
- Ability to sit, bend, stretch, squat, walk, and lift up to 30 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Integrate Christian principles and values into the curriculum, activities, and daily routines; foster a Christ-centered environment; coordinate devotionals, prayers, and chapel; and model Christian faith and values.
- Assume the Director’s responsibilities in the Director’s absence or as directed.
- Help oversee daily school operations and ensure compliance with church and school policies, licensing regulations, and health and safety standards.
- Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for a safe, organized, and effective learning environment.
- Assist with accreditation preparation and ongoing maintenance of accreditation.
- Attend all called Riverbend Church staff meetings.
- Help maintain confidentiality of staff, student, and family records and information.
- Assist the Director in preparing the annual budget for approval by the Director and School Board; may approve staff time entries for payroll deadlines.
- Maintain the family database, class lists, and waiting lists; fill vacancies and ensure enrollment paperwork is completed.
- Prepare staff mail-outs and orientation packets for the school year and summer term.
- Maintain a substitute list and call and schedule substitute teachers.
- Assist the Director with orientation and scheduling annual staff training; track attendance.
- Complete 36 hours of annual training and maintain current CPR and First Aid certificates.
- Maintain working relationships with state licensing authorities and community contacts.
- Oversee the appearance, cleanliness, and repair of buildings and playgrounds as required by state licensing.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Assist the Director with hiring and ensure the school is staffed appropriately.
- Maintain current staff files and submit criminal history background checks for all staff.
- Help foster a collaborative and supportive team culture rooted in Christian values.
- Assist with weekly reminders, checking mailboxes, and keeping informed about school and Riverbend Campus events.
- Assist the Director in preparing annual school and camp calendars.
- Assist the Director and work with the Board to prepare school-wide events, including Riverfest, the Christmas Program, Teacher Appreciation, and fundraising events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
