Preschool Director

We’re hiring our next Preschool Director!

Lead a team. Support teachers. Impact the lives of young learners, their families, and our community!

Position Title: MBIC Preschool Director

MBIC Preschool: MBIC Preschool is committed to nurturing young minds and hearts. Our program focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering confidence, social-emotional growth, and a love for learning. Rooted in biblical truth, we aim to inspire curiosity and cultivate meaningful relationships in a supportive, faith-based environment. For over thirty years, we have strived to offer an affordable, high-quality preschool option that meets the needs of our community and prepares children for a bright future.

Job Summary: Dedicated to MBIC’s mission of “initiating and nurturing a growing relationship with Christ,” the Preschool Director provides effective leadership to a team of teachers, assistants, and volunteers dedicated to developing an educational environment in which preschool students can grow emotionally, socially, intellectually, and spiritually. The Preschool director provides a balance of relational and administrative leadership for a thriving weekday Preschool Program with 15 staff serving 140 students and their families.

The Preschool Director recruits, leads, and empowers a core team of Preschool staff, ensuring that activities are safe, impactful, and aligned with the church’s overarching mission. Whether coaching a teacher, connecting with a parent, or planning for the next academic year, the Preschool Director’s leadership will ensure our preschool remains a place where faith and early education beautifully intersect.

The MBIC Preschool is a ministry of MBIC church and functions under the supervision of the MBIC pastors and leadership board.

Schedule: During the Academic School Year (August to May), Monday-Friday approximately 7:45am - 3:30pm. Flex schedule during the Summer.

Key Responsibilities:

Setting the Vision and Direction

• Create the Preschool vision and strategy in partnership with the Children’s Ministry Director
• Lead regular meetings of the Preschool Staff and Preschool Board.
• Develop a healthy staff culture through communication, training, and accountability.

Cultivating the Preschool Team

• Recruit a team of Preschool Teachers and Classroom Assistants
• Lead team meetings, workshops, and in-services to foster staff development.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop classroom strategies and procedures.
• Provide timely evaluation and feedback to teachers.
• Coordinate volunteer schedules and communications.

Ensuring Safety

• Ensure all preschool staff and volunteers complete and maintain all necessary background checks and clearances.
• Ensure Preschool safety policies and procedures are regularly updated, reviewed, and enforced.
• Implement evacuation and emergency plans.

Educational Resourcing

• Coordinate with para-professionals, including IU-13, to ensure student needs are assessed and met.
• Oversee the collaborative development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum throughout the Preschool.
• Oversee student readiness assessments conducted by teachers.
• Resource teachers with appropriate supplies and materials to meet curricular needs.

Nurturing Partnerships

• Develop strong, timely communication between the Preschool and parents.
• Develop positive relationships with local school districts and private schools by meeting with local early educational professionals.
• Partner with the MBIC Children’s Ministry team to align programming vision and goals, steward shared space, foster mutual support and encouragement, and connect Preschool families to the larger church body.
• Participate with the broader MBIC Church Staff for mutual support, encouragement, and accountability.

Stewarding Finances

• Coordinate with Executive Pastor to develop annual budgets.
• Review monthly income and expense reports.
• Oversee Preschool employee timesheets
• Approve Preschool employee expenses
• Support the Care and Connection Director’s distribution of scholarship aid.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to serve as a spiritual role model by demonstrating a commitment to Christ and spiritual maturity (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1).
• Leadership experience in an early childhood educational institution or ministry.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field of study is preferred.
• Ability to work ahead, plan, organize, delegate, and communicate well.
• A great encourager and coach to others.
• Passionate for developing programming that facilitates the faith development of children and their families.
• Willingness to lead with a professional and positive team spirit that supports the core values of Manheim BIC and other church ministries.
• Ability to remain calm in tough situations and critically evaluate positive solutions.
• Alignment with the beliefs and practices of the Brethren In Christ denomination.
• Must be or willing to become a member of Manheim BIC church.
• Completion of all required FBI, State Police, and child abuse clearances before the start date.

Reporting Relationships:

• This role reports to the Children’s Ministry Director with administrative oversight by the Executive Pastor (Budget, Facilities, HR, etc.).
• The Preschool is a ministry of the church and functions under the supervision of MBIC’s Pastors and Leadership Board.
• This role is positioned within the Family Ministry team.
• This role directs and supervises numerous staff (teachers, classroom assistants, etc.) and volunteers.

Salary & Benefits:

• This position can be negotiated as either a part-time or full-time position with available benefits.
• The pay rate is determined based on experience and education.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to attend or become a member of Manheim BIC Church?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000