Playschool Director
Front Street United Methodist Church is seeking a visionary and dedicated Playschool Director to provide strong leadership for our outstanding Playschool. The ideal candidate will be passionate about nurturing children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual growth, while guiding, maintaining, and expanding the Front Street Playschool. This full-time position (30 hours per week, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM, Monday–Friday) reports to the Children’s Minister.
Our Mission:
Along with the responsibilities below, all ministry staff at Front Street are ministers in regard to their role in relationship to the mission of the church. The mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our desire is to transform all people into passionate followers of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens as we experience community with God in worship, build community with one another in discipleship, and extend life-giving community to our world through missional living. Therefore, the primary role of every ministry staff member of Front Street is discipling—through Godly relationships, modeling for others the love, grace, mercy, and generosity of our Lord.
Playschool Director – Key Responsibilities
The Director oversees all aspects of the Playschool program, including:
Representation and Communication
- Representing the Playschool:
- In meetings with families of prospective or current students.
- To any groups within the church expressing questions, concerns, or interest regarding the program.
- In other situations requiring a spokesperson for the Playschool.
- Communicating frequently and in a timely manner with parents through multiple channels.
- Being accessible to parents and staff; offering guidance and support as needed.
Enrollment and Student Records
- Conducting registration and notification of student acceptance.
- Supervising Playschool arrival and dismissal.
- Gathering and maintaining records for each child.
Parent Engagement
- Meeting with the Playschool Parent Collective.
- Helping facilitate events, fundraisers, and other activities planned by the group.
Staff Management
- Hiring new staff and discharging staff when necessary.
- Providing training for staff as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Conducting monthly staff meetings to provide updates and information.
- Finding and securing substitute teachers when necessary.
Financial and Administrative Oversight
- Managing the purchase of supplies and maintaining invoices or receipts.
- Setting up and maintaining student accounts on Brightwheel.
- Reviewing teacher pay scales with the Playschool Oversight Board; creating contracts in duplicate according to budget by June 15.
- Overseeing all aspects of Summer Camps, including organization, setup, operations, and financial management.
- Overseeing the annual registration process for the upcoming school year (beginning each January).
- Ensuring the Playschool website is current by liaising with the Front Street Communications Coordinator.
- Providing bi-monthly salary information and check requests to the church Finance Manager.
- Preparing quarterly budget reports for the Front Street Finance Team.
Facilities and Safety
- Consulting with the Building Superintendent and Administrative Assistant regarding use of church facilities and scheduling Playschool functions.
- Serving as a liaison with other groups using the same space.
- Attending Front Street committee meetings when requested.
- Ensuring proper liability insurance is held by the program.
- Ensuring rooms and facilities meet fire code standards; conducting monthly fire drills.
Qualifications:
- College degree preferred
- Strong technology skills required, including proficiency with email and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Certifications required: CPR and First Aid certifications
- Successful completion of a background check required
Personal Attributes:
- A strong Christian faith and commitment to the mission of the church.
- Passionate about working with children and fostering their spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical growth.
- Compassionate and patient, with a heart for service.
To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and contact information through the provided form. For any questions, please contact our Children and Family Minister at melissa@frontstreetumc.org.
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025.
