Preschool Director

Union UMC (Irmo) is hiring a Preschool Director. Accepting applications through January 24. Email Rev. Jeri-Katherine Sipes resumes and cover letters to jerikatherine@unionunitedmethodist.org

The Director is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the weekly preschool and kindergarten ministry of Union UMC. This includes, but not limited to activities such as the early bunch, lunch bunch, and enrichment classes. Primary dutiesand responsibilities Coordinates and implements the Union UMC preschool and kindergarten ministry. Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the kindergarten ministry staff. Design and implement a daily schedule of age appropriate curriculum for all ages served by the Union UMC Preschool and Kindergarten program. Develop and administer a budget for submission to the appropriate Union UMC committee. Receives and documents tuition payments, early bunch, lunch bunch, registration payments, and enrichment payments in the format set forth by the Union UMC Finance Office. Collects, prepares, and maintains financial records as required by the UMC Finance Office. Gathers or prepares the following information:

• Newsletter and calendar
• Staff evaluations
• Attendance records on children
• Bi-monthly reports to Church Council on Ministries
• Registration forms for the school year
• Reports to state and local agencies (DHEC, DSS, Fire Marshall)
• Health and safety procedures
• Long range plans and training report
• Inventory of educational materials and equipment
• Assignment of all children into age appropriate classes

Ensures compliance with criteria and standards mandated by DSS for licensing Serves as staff member of Union UMC and maintains a close relationship with the church congregation Serves as a resource person for the other committees as necessary Serves on Union UMC Preschool Advisory Committee Works with other church staff in planning and teaching when requested Work with the Board of Trustees to maintain facilities and ensure compliance with all state and local laws pertaining to church facilities in accordance with governmental entities Conducts regular staff meetings and parent meetings Composes all correspondence, Small talk newsletters, reports and bulletins for parents relating to the preschool and kindergarten ministry Recommends the termination of preschool and kindergarten employees to the SPRC action Plans and implements staff development, in-service, CPR, and First Aid training Orders supplies and equipment to ensure the quality of program is maintained Implements all policies and administrative regulations which relate to the program, personnel and students Conducts registration for each new school year Supervises the custodial services as it relates to the preschool and kindergarten program Gives tours and meets with prospective families Manages carpool Plans, coordinates, and reserves facilities for special activities Provides program orientation for new employees Responsible for maintaining good public relations Develops correspondence on behalf of Union UMC Preschool and Kindergarten Performs other duties as necessary Must take 20 hours of DSS Training annually Strategic planning based on community needs, i.e. opportunities to expand programming Key Relationships All Preschool and Kindergarten staff Parents of Children Volunteers for Preschool and Kindergarten activitiesNOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the church and community as determined by the Senior Minister