The St. Paul’s Early Learning Center is seeking a new Assistant Director.

 POSITION DESCRIPTION – ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING CENTER 

Position Overview 

Under the guidance and direction of the Director of St. Paul’s Early Learning Center (ELC), the Assistant Director has responsibility for shaping the care, preschool, and school-age programs of the ELC in partnership with the Director, while providing leadership and accountability to the staff of the ELC, maintaining a quality center with a strong Christian atmosphere. This person will serve and support this ministry of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and partner with other staff, in compliance with DCFS (Department of Child and Family Services) requirements and in concert with the values, mission, and vision of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and St. Paul’s Early Learning Center. 

Accountability 

The Assistant Director reports to the Director of St. Paul’s Early Learning Center, with responsibility to the Associate Pastor Youth & Family Ministry, fellow team members, families, and the ELC Board. 

Qualifications 

The Assistant Director will: 

• Meet the expectations and requirements pertaining to the position as outlined by DCFS in the Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers Handbook and additional requirements such as: o
  • DCFS Director qualified 
  • Complete and pass the required Background Check 
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Child Development, or Early Childhood Education (preferred) 
  • Five years of experience in working with children 
• Serve as a Spiritual role model to children, families, and staff 
• Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, dependability, and flexibility 
• Demonstrate leadership, time management, team management, planning, and organizational skills 
• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and a willingness to share his or her faith with adults and children 
• An active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or another Christian church. 

Responsibilities 

In accord with the values of St. Paul’s Early Learning Center, the Assistant Director will: 

• Maintain all expectations and requirements pertaining to the position and the Center as outlined by DCFS in the Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers Handbook. 
• Provide a strong Christian atmosphere for employees and enrolled families; support the staff in developing and maintaining positive relationships and respectful communication with parents/guardians. 
• Practice confidentiality as related to ELC families and staff, student needs, and ELC business. 
• Provide a clear and adequate schedule of staff 
• Maintain records of employees and enrolled children 
• Maintain enrollment 
• Supervise, aid, and support employees by providing necessary resources, in-service training opportunities, regular staff meetings, staff observations and evaluations, and other needed resources. 
• Enforce and keep updated all policies and procedures of the Center for employees and families enrolled 
• Write for available grants to improve the quality of the center. 
• Oversee the food program 
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment 
• Maintain the St. Paul’s Early Learning Center budget 
• Promote and advocate for the Center to the congregation and the public in partnership with the Director of Communications and the Internal Communications Coordinator