Lead all Weekday Education, Preschool, and PMO programs.
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Develop and implement short - and long -term plans for weekday education programs.
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Ensure compliance with all SFUMC policies (including Safe Sanctuary) and applicable regulations (e.g., CPR requirements).
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Maintain required certifications such as Bright from the Start and North Georgia UMC School of Excellence.
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Oversee daily school operations, students, and staff.
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Maintain admissions parameters and design class offerings aligned with program needs and budget requirements.
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Hire, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate staff and volunteers.
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Ensure staff receive annual performance evaluations.
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Maintain up -to -date job descriptions and work agreements for all positions.
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Keep the Employee Handbook current with applicable laws and regulations.
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Lead monthly staff meetings and team -building activities.
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Ensure all staff and volunteers are trained in safety procedures.
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Communicate best practices and current research relevant to early childhood education.
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Provide collaborative and direct curricular support.
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Model effective classroom management and support strategies, including for students with special needs.
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Assist parents in locating specialized resources when additional support is needed outside program offerings.
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Oversee parent -teacher communication.
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Foster a sense of community among families enrolled in programs.
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Collaborate with the Parents’ Club.
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Support fundraising initiatives for preschool and related programs.
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Communicate regularly with parents via newsletters and email.
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Develop and manage the annual budget.
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Track spending to ensure expenses remain within approved limits.
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Participate in staff meetings and church -wide activities.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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Bachelor’s degree in Education.
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Valid Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education.
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Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
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Holds CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to successfully complete certification during the initial WDE training period.
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Master’s degree in Education or related field.
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Genuine love for young children and a strong philosophy of early childhood education aligned with program values.
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Strong organizational, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
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Active listening and conflict resolution abilities.
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Ability to interact effectively with children, parents, staff, church leadership, and community members.
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Strong judgment and sensitivity in addressing needs proactively.
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Demonstrates Christian values such as honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Serves as a positive and professional representative of the weekday education and preschool programs.
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