Job description

One of the happiest jobs available is working with young children and the wonderful teachers who teach them! Add the bonus of working at a church preschool, where faith is integrated into the learning environment and you would be part of the ministry team of the church, and this is the perfect job for someone with the right skill-set.

Purpose:
The director manages and oversees all aspects of the CCNS ministry, under the auspices and direction of the CCNS Commission (governing board). The director develops on-going, mutually responsive relationships with families and the community, creating an environment of trust and respect that leads to a partnership for the educational benefit of each child who attends the preschool. The director demonstrates emotional stability, exhibits intellectual curiosity, maintains professional standards for self and builds positive, supportive relationships with colleagues. S/he encourages and guides all staff to strive for best practice in their respective positions. The director professes a Christian faith, displays spiritual maturity, adheres to the tenets of belief of the Riverside Covenant Church, imparts Christian beliefs to and prays for staff, families and children, maintains a faithful church affiliation. The director as an employee of RCC will also form positive, supportive relationships with RCC staff and the RCC church community.

In addition, the director serves as the educational coordinator for the preschool, supervising teachers and developing the program of professional development for the entire staff.

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Experience:
● Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education,
Human Development or Child Development from an approved institution of Higher Education
● RI Department of Education teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education Childhood
● RI Early Learning & Development Standards, Level I, II & III certificates
● At least one year of professional experience in administration and/or business management
● At least two years of experience working in a licensed/approved early childhood program
● 12 credits in early childhood education at the post-secondary level
Preferred experience:
● Annual professional development/educational coursework
● 3-5 years experience as assistant director or director

Director Expectations:
● Supportive of CCNS philosophy and mission statement
● Able to work within the CCNS/RCC educational/spiritual philosophy
● With the Pastor of RCC, intentionally foster a relationship of shared ministry between CCNS and RCC
● Adheres to all school policies, state regulations (RI DHS)
● Understand and adheres to the NAEYC Code of Ethics for Early Childhood
Educators
● Competent, knowledgeable, capable in early childhood field
● Professionalism and enthusiasm in position
● Honest/responsible
● Flexible/adaptable
● Humble, willing to learn, accept constructive criticism/suggestions/direction
● Responsible and sensitive to all children
● Courteous and responsive to parents
● Respectful and supportive of co-workers
● Self-motivated; problem solver
● Able to read, write, communicate fluently in standard English
● Capable in short and long-range planning
● Capable in supervisory capacity
● Able to self-evaluate, able to evaluate staff
● Able to receive/utilize constructive criticism/recommendations
● Able to maintain confidentiality regarding school/staff/families
● Engage in on-going professional development
● Attend conferences, seminars and coursework, as required
● Keep current with professional journals/resources
● Maintain state education credentials

Administrative Responsibilities (Included but not limited to):
● Maintain appropriate licenses for the program (RI DHS required,
BrightStars, RIDE and other quality rating systems optional)
● Schedule and maintain all building inspections (Fire, Lead, Radon,
Asbestos, Building,…)
● Complete fire drills according to RIDE requirements
● Routinely examine all indoor/outdoor equipment to ensure safety
● Review inventory/order necessary supplies
● Oversee facility/classroom cleanliness
● Inspect facility for routine maintenance needs. Report to RCC Properties Manager and/or schedule/hire appropriate persons to complete tasks.
● Maintain and oversee financial solvency of program in conjunction with
bookkeeper/treasurer (annual budget, staff salaries, fundraising
efforts, grant writing, daily expenditures…) and Commission chair
● Review and revise annually all communication given to staff and parents,
including Policies and Procedure, Staff Handbook and Parent Handbook
● Establish an annual calendar based on EP Public Schools: maintain a daily
calendar of school events
● Coordinate use of building with RCC calendar
● Determine/communicate school cancellations due to weather or
emergency circumstances.
● Maintain shared space agreement with RCC

CCNS Commission (Included but not limited to):
● Report to CCNS commission for policy and administrative direction, help and support
● Attend monthly CCNS commission meetings; prepare director’s report
● Prepare CCNS budget recommendations for commission with assistance
from commission chair and bookkeeper

Riverside Covenant Church
● Meet with RCC Pastor as necessary for spiritual guidance
● Review annual plan for prayer meetings and chapel with RCC pastor
● Attend weekly RCC staff meetings during the school year
● Meet with RCC stewardship commission to plan CCNS annual contribution to church operations
● Communicate maintenance needs to Properties Commission
● Meet as requested (at least once annually) with the RCC Leadership Community
● Attend the annual RCC congregational business meeting

Staff (Included but not limited to):
● Hire/provide orientation training for all staff with consultation of Commission chair and educational coordinator
● Provide all returning staff with contracts by May 15 for the following school year; provide each teacher with classroom placement
● Plan regular staff meetings and/or email communication for encouragement, information updates, planning sessions, problem solving, professional development opportunities, prayer support…
● Maintain open and honest communication with all staff
● Provide direction and guidance for each staff member
● Plan/execute Staff Orientation for August
● Observe/review staff members annually, including a self-evaluation
● from each staff person
● Plan/complete End-of-Year responsibilities with staff
● Inform Commission by May meeting of any staff not returning the following year in order to proceed with the approved hiring process for new staff

Families/Community (Included but not limited to):
● Inform the general public of programs offered at CCNS
(newspapers, brochures, web page, email, social media sites, yellow pages,
Open House…)
● Respond to all inquiries regarding the school in a timely manner (telephone, email, letter, visit…)
● Complete all registration responsibilities and details
● Plan and implement a Parent Orientation night
● Plan and implement family engagement events throughout the year
● Oversee the cooperative program, including parent workshops
● Oversee Parent/Teacher conference schedules
● Communicate all school events to families (monthly newsletter, memos, email, web
page, social media sites, bulletin board, phone calls…)
● Provide emotions/spiritual support to parents if, needed
● Provide resource information for specific educational/health needs
● Offer social/educational programs to parents throughout the year
● Distribute/review an annual program evaluation to all parents

Program (Included but not limited to):
● Supervise the development of a curriculum aligned with the RI Early Learning & Development
Standards (RIELDS)
● Provide teaching staff with appropriate resources to develop daily classroom plans
● Prepare for the opening of school:
Classroom readiness-cleanliness, organization, materials
Playground Readiness-maintenance, repair, mulch…
Staff Orientation
Parent Orientation
Staff Handbook-update annually
Parent Handbook-update annually
● Assign room placement and provide roster of students/student files
● Plan/implement special events throughout the year, including field
trips and family engagement events
● Complete End-of-Year responsibilities
Staff end-of-year review
Staff contracts
Staff intentions for the following year
Classroom organization, cleanliness
Storage room/staff room organization
Year-end financial audit by RCC auditors

Teaching
Depending on the number of classes enrolled, the director may also choose to serve as a teacher in one of the classrooms. This would be mutually agreed upon.

Marketing and Development
Use social media platforms to keep the face of CCNS in front of prospective families including churches, places where children and families gather, libraries, etc.
Look for opportunities to share the school with the local community, including

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riverside, RI 02915: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked in a faith-based setting previously?
• Please include a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and your credentials both educationally and as a follower of Jesus. Include the name of the church you are currently attending. In what ways are you involved in your church?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• teaching certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

learninglandscape.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, learninglandscape.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, learninglandscape.com is the ideal place to find your next job.