Weekday Education Director

Program Leadership & Operations

• 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.
  

Staff Leadership & Development

• 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.
  

Curriculum & Student Support

• 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.
  

Family & Community Engagement

• 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.
  

Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage the annual budget.
  

• Track spending to ensure expenses remain within approved limits.
  

Additional Duties

• Participate in staff meetings and church-wide activities.
  

• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Education.
  

• Valid Teaching Certificate.
  

• Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
  

• CPR and First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Education or related field.

Skills & Attributes

• Genuine love for young children and a strong philosophy of early childhood education aligned with program values.
  

• Strong organizational managerial and interpersonal skills.
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking.
  

• Active listening and conflict resolution abilities.
  

• Ability to interact effectively with children parents staff church leadership and community members.
  

• Strong judgment and sensitivity in addressing needs proactively.
  

• Demonstrates Christian values such as honesty integrity and trustworthiness.
  

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  

• Serves as a positive and professional representative of the weekday education and preschool programs.
  

Benefits

Required Skills:

Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Education. Valid Teaching Certificate. Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience. CPR and First Aid certification Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in Education or related field. Skills & Attributes Genuine love for young children and a strong philosophy of early childhood education aligned with program values. Strong organizational managerial and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking. Active listening and conflict resolution abilities. Ability to interact effectively with children parents staff church leadership and community members. Strong judgment and sensitivity in addressing needs proactively. Demonstrates Christian values such as honesty integrity and trustworthiness. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Serves as a positive and professional representative of the weekday education and preschool programs.