KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Type: Interim, Full-Time
Duration: November 2025 – Mid-February 2026

The Interim Preschool Director is responsible for the daily operations of the preschool and Pre-K classrooms. Working with the Infant and Toddler Director to manage the day-to-day needs of the program. This position is temporary while the Preschool Director is on maternity leave.

LICENSING COMPLIANCE

• Work with the Infant/Toddler Director to maintain compliance with State Dept. of Human Services in all areas; keeping up to date on all licensing updates, changes, and paperwork, etc.
• Maintain compliance of files on each child (preschool/pre-k) with necessary documentation in compliance with MN Dept. of Human Services.
• Maintain licensing regulations and procedures, with an emphasis on preschool/pre-k.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION

• Supervise Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Aides and Floats, in the Preschool/Pre-k classrooms and distribute needs.
• Assist the Infant/Toddler Director in managing sub and daily staffing needs.
• Work with the Infant/Toddler Director on ongoing teacher training and monthly staff meetings.
• Alternate opening and closing shifts with the Infant/Toddler Director, assuming authority over all teaching staff and attends to emergencies in the classroom when the only director on site.
• Empower, encourage and lead staff to do what God has called them to do.

PARENT & FAMILY RELATIONS

• Communicate with parents in a timely and confidential manner about issues and behaviors concerning their children.
• Demonstrate respect for the needs of the individual child with concerns for the child’s faith, culture, interests, special needs, talents and individual style and pace of learning.
• Treat each child and family with dignity and respect.
• Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christian love, respect and patience.
• Work with the Admin Team on planning and initiating GBA community events.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Enforce the program and curriculum expectations for the preschool and pre-k classrooms.
• Identify, plan, and implement educational experiences that foster the faith development of the children.
• Develop, implement, and follow policies and best practices procedures of preschool/pre-k students.
• Work with the Infant/Toddler Director to plan special school-wide activities.

GENERAL

• Exhibit Christian values to generate goodwill among management, staff, clients, the general community and others pertinent to Grace Beginnings Academy.
• Maintain a positive and healthy work environment where teachers and staff are respected and celebrated.
• Assist in the classroom as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized site and assume responsibility for completing the duties required to maintain an orderly facility.
• Work with the Preschool Administrative Assistant in communicating tasks for them to complete.
• Remain current on issues and trends in early childhood education.
• Lead program development and change.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS

• Educational requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required, in Early Childhood or Elementary education is preferred.
• Educational requirements: must meet licensing requirements for Director.
• Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
• Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.
• Has a commitment to prayer, as evidenced in both corporate and personal prayer.
• Agrees with Grace Church’s statement of faith required, Grace Church Membership preferred.
• One to two years of staff management or supervision experience.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, including faith development, for teaching children from 3-5 years of age.
• Knowledge of Preschool Curriculum and corresponding assessment methods.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, electronic.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and be self-directed.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff and parents.
• Knowledge of operating under best practices in a licensed childcare facility, including proper policies and regulations.