Executive Director of Church Nursery School Job - Castleton United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, Indiana

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
1. Oversee preschool and childcare programs (i.e. day-to-day operations, curriculum, summer offerings, etc.) in collaboration with the Director of Preschool Ministries and CUMNS Program Director.
2. Prepare and oversee preschool budgets (i.e. i_noemaile, tuition rates, expenses, etc.) in collaboration with
the CUMNS Advisory Board and the Director of Preschool Ministries.
3. In collaboration with the Program Director, supervise, evaluate, hire, and train teachers and staff.
4. Work with the Program Director in the planning of curriculum units, classroom management, and parent involvement.
5. Maintain current Christian program philosophy, NAEYC accreditation and Conscious Discipline classroom management program, while developing new and creative ways to enhance programs.
6. Oversee NAEYC program accreditation and reporting.
7. Oversee teacher development through training and continuing education opportunities.
8. Coordinate,_noemailmunicate, and assist CUMNS Advisory Board in strategic planning, budgeting and operations, by attending regular Board meetings, preparing and presenting financial reports, and serving as a resource person.
9. Manage financial accounts and prepare reports for Director of Preschool Ministries and Advisory Board.
10. Assist with all parent_noemailmunications (publicity, registration, enrollment, contracts, newsletters, summer program, fundraisers, etc).
11. Maintain child safety and protection policies and_noemailpliance with Board of Heath regulations.
12. Plan and conduct all staff meetings. Work with teachers in planning student and parent orientation events, family nights, special school activities, and year-end events.
13. Prepare and distribute a parent handbook to familiarize families with the policies and customs of the program. Prepare a staff handbook annually or when required by policy changes.
14. Write a monthly article for the school newsletter. Submit information to the CUMNS newsletter when appropriate. Communicate on behalf of CUMNS Kids by reporting updates and/or issues to the Director of Preschool Ministries, CUMC staff and Church Council.
15. Participate in necessary church_noemailmittees and events, as required.
16. Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field. Must have active_noemailmitment to Christian faith.