Preschool Administrator

Job Description

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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Full-time