Peace Lutheran Preschool Director/Teacher

Mission Statement:

Peace Lutheran Preschool reaches out to the children of Peace Lutheran and the Sioux Falls
community to share God's love with young children. We provide a loving, stimulating Christian
environment that encourages growth in all areas of development: spiritual, social-emotional,
physical, and intellectual. We enroll students from all denominations and welcome all children.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in early childhood development or elementary education with a preschool endorsement or previous experience as a director in a preschool setting with some combination of relevant education experience

Experience:
2+ years in a preschool setting

Essential Functions

Carry out the mission statement of Peace Lutheran preschool by:

· Supervising and working with other preschool teachers and teacher assistants to create a safe, loving, Christian environment where children can grow spiritually, social-emotionally, physically, and intellectually using developmentally appropriate practices for 3 - 5 year old children

· Welcoming all children and families

· Maintaining a safe and caring environment for students and staff by following health and safety best practices, including following the Policies and Procedures for Working with Children at Peace Lutheran Church

· Communicating effectively with parents, other preschool teachers and teacher assistants, and church staff

· Fostering an environment that creates a team between teachers, teaching assistants, and parents

Administrative Duties

Carry out the administration of the preschool by:

· Setting the yearly calendar in consultation with Peace Care staff regarding shared space needs

· Coordinating with the Director of Children's Ministry, the Director of Peace Care, and other church staff regarding shared space needs

· Overseeing adjustments in space to meet the needs of other Peace programs

· Procuring appropriate supplies and maintaining organized records

· Assisting other teachers and teaching assistants with creating and achieving personal development goals

· Meeting with the Preschool Advisory Board at least 3 times per year

· Reporting to the senior pastor of Peace Lutheran Church as needed

Financial Responsibilities

Be a good steward of the financial resources of the preschool while:

· Determining the budget for each school year

· Depositing and keeping a record of tuition, registration fees, and other income

· Setting salaries and writing checks

· Purchasing all supplies and equipment and keeping a record of expenses

· Preparing a monthly report for the financial director that will be passed on to the church council

· Preparing financial reports for a yearly in-house audit

· Working with the Preschool Advisory Board to run fundraisers as needed