Weekday Education Director
About The Position
Are you passionate about shaping young lives in a nurturing, faith -centered environment? SFUMC is seeking a dedicated Weekday Education Director to lead our preschool and education programs, fostering growth, learning, and community for children, families, and staff. The Weekday Education Director creates and maintains a loving, nurturing, and Christ -centered environment for preschool students, families, and staff. This role oversees all aspects of weekday education programs, ensuring alignment with organizational policies, educational standards, and safety regulations. The Director leads staff, manages operations, and fosters a positive and collaborative community while supporting the mission and values of SFUMC.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education.
- Valid Teaching Certificate.
- Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
- CPR and First Aid certification
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Education or related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead all Weekday Education, Preschool, and PMO programs.
- Develop and implement short - and long -term plans for weekday education programs.
- Ensure compliance with all SFUMC policies (including Safe Sanctuary) and applicable regulations (e.g., CPR requirements).
- Maintain required certifications such as Bright from the Start and North Georgia UMC School of Excellence.
- Oversee daily school operations, students, and staff.
- Maintain admissions parameters and design class offerings aligned with program needs and budget requirements.
- Hire, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate staff and volunteers.
- Ensure staff receive annual performance evaluations.
- Maintain up -to -date job descriptions and work agreements for all positions.
- Keep the Employee Handbook current with applicable laws and regulations.
- Lead monthly staff meetings and team -building activities.
- Ensure all staff and volunteers are trained in safety procedures.
- Communicate best practices and current research relevant to early childhood education.
- Provide collaborative and direct curricular support.
- Model effective classroom management and support strategies, including for students with special needs.
- Assist parents in locating specialized resources when additional support is needed outside program offerings.
- Oversee parent -teacher communication.
- Foster a sense of community among families enrolled in programs.
- Collaborate with the Parents’ Club.
- Support fundraising initiatives for preschool and related programs.
- Communicate regularly with parents via newsletters and email.
- Develop and manage the annual budget.
- Track spending to ensure expenses remain within approved limits.
- Participate in staff meetings and church -wide activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full Benefits Package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
