Preschool Director

The St. Mark’s UMC Preschool Director oversees and guides the daily operations of the Preschool. Provides organizational development, leadership and encouragement to the School’s staff. Promotes a loving, nurturing and inclusive Christian community. Works with the Church Leadership and the Preschool Advisory Committee to ensure that children entrusted to St. Mark’s UMC through this ministry will receive preparatory education in a loving, caring and positive Christian learning environment.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Baccalaureate degree required, preferred in either child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education.
• Proficient with personal computer and software, including MS Office applications. Familiarity with preschool management software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• A willingness to learn and adhere to the policies, procedures, and theology of the UMC.
• An obvious love of children and the necessary persona to build relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Knowledge and experience in marketing practices and maintaining student enrollment.
• A min. three years of demonstrated successful experience in Early Childhood Education as a director or classroom teacher and leadership experience in managing staff is required.
This position has an anticipated start date of May 2016.
Part time, exempt, approx. 30/hrs week.
10 month position, August through May with availability during the summer for preschool camps and administrative duties as required.
Salary will commensurate with education and experience.
Applications by Feb. 29, 2016 to: victoria@stmarksraleigh.org