Peace Umc

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports directly to the Senior Pastor of PEACE Church
• Provides updates to the HR Sub-team and Leadership Board as requested

Position Overview:

The Preschool Administrator is responsible for envisioning, organizing, and implementing a high-quality preschool program. This role exists to engage preschool families in the life of PEACE Church while ensuring full compliance with Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 5101:2-12. This position leads, staffs, directs, and organizes a growing preschool ministry that seeks to transform children and their families into fully devoted followers of Christ.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership

• Promote and support the mission of PEACE Church through the preschool program
• Develop, implement, and evaluate annual ministry goals
• Participate in at least one continuing education opportunity per year
• Maintain and actively pursue a personal and professional growth plan

2. Staffing

• Recruit, train, and supervise preschool staff and volunteers and support teachers in creating a developmentally appropriate, faith centered, learning environment
• Lead through a collaborative, team-based ministry model and engage gifted individuals in preschool ministry
• Provide spiritual guidance, professional development, and supervision for the Preschool staff
• Maintain employee records, provide clear job descriptions, and ensure policies and procedures are followed
• Communicate staffing needs to the supervisor
• Assist in hiring processes with your supervisor, including interviews and background checks
• Coordinate annual teacher planning sessions (August) to prepare for upcoming school year
• Submit staff timesheets and tuition payments to the church office
• Support teachers and parents in monitoring their student progress throughout the year

3. Direction & Daily Operations

• Oversee all preschool ministry personnel and teams and manage daily preschool operations
• Ensure the safety, care, and supervision of all children and safety procedures and emergency plans are followed
• Maintain consistent communication with parents/guardians
• Serve in both administrative and teaching roles as needed

4. Organization & Administration

• Ensure compliance with Ohio Child Care Licensing Rules and documentation requirements
• Review and adjust tuition annually based on benchmarks with preschools in our area
• Develop and manage the annual preschool budget with your supervisor and approved by the Leadership Board
• Oversee fundraising efforts

·       Register children and maintain a complete file for each student, including all state‐required forms, enrollment documents, medical/immunization records, emergency contacts, incident reports, and signed confirmation of receiving the preschool handbook 

• Update parent and teacher handbooks and Emergency Preparedness Plan annually
• Maintain secure records for a minimum of three years
• Welcome prospective families and provide tours of the preschool
• Plan and coordinate special events, field trips, and organize parent involvement opportunities
• Maintain warm, professional communication with families and staff (monthly newsletters, events calendars etc.) 
• Purchase and maintain supplies for all classroom learning centers (e.g., monthly snack schedules, supplies etc.)
• Partner with the custodian to ensure the building is safe, clean and 
• Coordinate with Peace Children’s Ministry Coordinator with communication, cross-over events, family involvement, and support of both programs
• Communicate with the Missions/Communication Coordinator all church wide promotions and events of the preschool and schedule all events using the facility with the Office Manager. 

5. Spiritual Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong and growing personal faith in Christ
• View this role as a ministry, not just a job and have a clear calling to preschool ministry
• Be an active member and regular attendee of PEACE Church
• Model leadership at Peace Church through:

o   Loving God: personal devotional life, worship attendance, and tithing

o   Loving Others: serving/witnessing, small group participation and commitment to personal/spiritual growth

Qualifications & Skills:

• High integrity, positive attitude, and spiritual maturity
• Strong leadership, teaching, and relational skills
• Ability to build and develop teams and apprentice leaders
• Creativity, innovation, and collaboration as a team player
• Passion for teaching children about God’s love and grace

Required Certifications & Documentation:

• FBI & BCII background checks
• Signed Statement of Non-Conviction (per Ohio licensing rules 5101:2-12-26 & 5101:2-13-26) 
• Medical exam from Licensed physician and up-to-date immunizations
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention training
• Communicable Disease Recognition & Prevention training
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Associate degree or higher (verified by transcripts)

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in:
• • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Business Management (or related field)
• Preferred:
• • Two years of teaching experience
  • Two years of management experience (ideally in a childcare center or preschool)

·       Refer to Ohio Administrative Code Child Care Licensing Rules for specific administrator qualification requirements

Meetings & Participation:

• Lead regular preschool staff meetings
• Meet regularly with the preschool team
• Attend other meetings related to the preschool as needed
• Attend weekly Peace church staff meetings when possible, especially during the summer, as well as other Peace church staff functions (retreats, worship, etc.) and Peace church kid’s events (VBS, Fall Festival, etc.) 

Additional Notes:

• This job description may evolve as the program grows
• Light clerical/administrative support is available
• This position includes a 90-day probationary period
• After probation, either party may terminate employment with 30 days written notice

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