Early Learning Center Director

Have you often felt like you wanted your work to have meaning? Every day, Resurrection staff members are doing work that matters with people who care. Resurrection’s purpose since its conception in 1990 is to “build a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians.” Join our team and see how your contributions move the needle in transforming the World. 

Resurrection has an opening for an Early Learning Center Director in our Business Operations division! The position is full-time, exempt and will be located at our Overland Park campus. Please see below for a full job description. 

Job Summary: Responsible for providing oversight and leadership for the Resurrection Early Learning Center ministry.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

* Administer daily operations in keeping with philosophy, policies, and procedures.
* Maintain all licensing requirements and oversee inspections.
* Enroll children according to policies – conduct parent interviews, give tours of facility, classroom visits, and provide written and verbal information about the program.
* Remain on the premises when program is in session.
* Maintain required records for all staff and enrolled children.
* Work with the Lead Director to develop and implement an annual budget.
* Understand and stay current on issues related to early childhood education, licensing, safety, and security.
* Supervise and train volunteers to support program operations, ensuring they understand ELC procedures and expectations for working with young children.
* Communication 
* Collaborate with teachers and staff to plan a balanced program that provides developmentally appropriate care and education for young children in the following areas: spiritual, cognitive, physical, health, safety and nutrition, and social-emotional.
* Plan and administer a program for parent education and participation.
* Be available to talk with parents as needed and during regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences.
* Articulate the program’s vision, mission, goals and activities to the church and community.
* Familiar with community resources for children and families that enrich curriculum and provide experiences.
* Familiar with advocacy issues affecting young children, their families, and early education professionals; participate in events that promote advocacy.
* Equipment
* Coordinate the use of shared areas and equipment with other ministry programs, volunteers, and staff.
* Plan and equip indoor and outdoor space; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies; supervise maintenance, repair and replacement.
* Maintain cleanliness of licensed area used by the program.
* Purchase inventory and manage supplies.
* Staff
* Manage and approve PTO using payroll system such as ADP
* Arrange for substitute teachers and maintain a substitute list.
* Plan and conduct staff meetings.
* Inform staff of changes in state licensing requirements.
* Assist in planning and supervision of curriculum, classroom schedules and use of outdoor or other shared space.
* Assist staff, as needed, in classroom management, parent involvement and areas of concern.
* Plan and implement ways for staff to meet requirements for in-service training and professional growth.
* Conduct and maintain regularly scheduled evaluations with staff.
* In cooperation with Lead Director and HR, recruit, interview, hire, supervise, and train staff.
* Christian influence.
* Ensure classrooms have Christian curriculum materials such as Bibles, puzzles, videos and nativity sets.
* Ensure staff is implementing prayer, Bible stories and spiritual growth.
* Designate time weekly and monthly for prayer with staff.
* Ensure weekly chapel time for students.
* Other duties as assigned.

Churchwide 
* Follow Jesus and engage in the “five essential practices” of the Christian life: worship, study, serve, give, and share. 
* Support the church’s purpose of “building a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people become deeply committed Christians.” 
* Exemplify the church’s values and support its theological direction as a United Methodist Church.

Competencies[MM1] 

* Cultivating Relationships – builds genuine, gracious, and personable connections with others by consistently demonstrating humility, friendliness, encouragement, and approachability, creating an environment where people feel valued, supported, and engaged.
* Motivating – creates a climate where people are inspired to do their best to help the church achieve its purpose.
* Cultivating Relationships – builds genuine, gracious, and personable connections with others by consistently demonstrating humility, friendliness, encouragement, and approachability, creating an environment where people feel valued, supported, and engaged.
* Managing Priorities – effectively organizes, prioritizes, and balances multiple responsibilities and deadlines, ensuring timely completion of concurrent projects while maintaining quality and alignment with the church’s purpose and vision.
* Exercising Relational Awareness – reads interpersonal dynamics accurately and adjusts behavior with sensitivity and respect, balancing emotional awareness with accountability and mission focus.
* Adapting – remains flexible and modifies behaviors quickly to help the church meet the dynamic needs of congregants and employees.  

Qualifications:

* Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education or a related field plus 5 years teaching experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience directing a large preschool ministry preferred.
* Significant training and experience in directing early childhood programs.
* Strong knowledge of state licensing regulations.
* Proven expertise in administration as well as excellent organizational and management skills.

Physical and Health Requirements

In accordance with licensing requirements, individuals serving in this role must be able to safely perform the physical and health-related duties required in an early childhood environment. Staff must be able to:

* Actively supervise children and engage in daily childcare activities, both indoors and outdoors.
* Stoop, bend, kneel, and sit on the floor to interact with children during play and learning activities.
* Lift, carry, and assist children weighing up to approximately 40 pounds when necessary for caregiving, safety, or classroom activities.
* Get up and down from the floor frequently throughout the day.
* Navigate stairs safely, both ascending and descending, when applicable in the facility.
* Stand for extended periods of time, up to one hour at a time.
* See, hear, and respond quickly to children and environmental situations to ensure safety and supervision.
* Respond appropriately during high-stress or emergency situations, including following all facility safety procedures.
* Maintain required classroom and program documentation and records.

* Staff must also meet the following health and professional readiness expectations:

* Be free from physical, mental, or emotional conditions that would prevent them from protecting the health, safety, and welfare of children.
* Demonstrate emotional maturity, sound judgment, and an understanding of children’s developmental needs.
* Be able to perform job duties without impairment due to alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs, or other substances.
* Comply with all health documentation requirements, including tuberculosis screening if required by role.