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Weekday Education Director

Weekday Education Director

HR Knowledge Source • Smyrna, GA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Weekday Education Director

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.

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
    • Bachelor's degree in Education.
    • Valid Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education.
    • Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
    • Holds CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to successfully complete certification during the initial WDE training period.
  • Preferred Qualification
    • Master's 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
    • Full Benefits Package
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