08/30/2022
Footprints Lutheran Preschool is a Christian organization in Pleasant Hill, CA. We are creative, fun, engaging and our goal is to grow Christ's life in every heart.
Our work environment includes:
Regular social events
Lively atmosphere
Safe work environment
"Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for such belongs the kingdom of God." ~ Matthew 10:14b
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." ~ Proverbs 22:6
We are seeking a Christian (Lutheran a plus), creative, fun-loving Preschool Director to lead our staff and enrich the minds of our children. Our ideal candidate will be highly organized and love interacting with children. We want you to have extensive experience working in a preschool setting (working with specially abled children a plus). As Preschool Director, you should have excellent communication skills and the ability to establish rapport with every one. You will work with the team to create a warm, nurturing environment for our students. Ultimately, you should be able to coordinate daily activities while motivating students to develop and learn new skills. The director is a member of the Faith Lutheran Church ministry staff, and as such reports to the pastor.
Qualified candidates will be responsible for:
- Leader for the Preschool Climate
*Model a Christian lifestyle
- Educational Leader
*Overseeing curriculum development
- Manager of the Preschool
*Manage the finances of the preschool
*Liaison between the congregation and preschool
*Parent communications
*Recruitment and admissions
*Administration
- Staff Manager
*Plan for professional growth
*Orientation
- Additional Responsibilities
*Teach as needed
Qualifications:
- Director experience preferred
- Pass a background check including fingerprint through LiveScan
- Sixteen hours of health and safety training pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866
- CPR/AED Certified
- Bachelor’s Degree with a major emphasis in child development
- 3 - 5 years teaching experience
- Twelve units in early childhood administration or staff relations
- Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality as appropriate
- Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills
- Self-motivated and flexible.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced working environment with minimal supervision
- Experience in conflict resolution
- Computer skills required to support all systems
https://www.faithlutheranfootprints.com/ (preschool)
https://www.welcome2faith.com/ (church)
Schedule:
10 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All adults are required to wear masks while preschool is in session.