About this opportunity
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL lists this Preschool Director opportunity in blacklick, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Preschool Director
Grace Christian School, a private PK-8 Christian School, is looking for a Preschool Director for the school year. Located on the east side of Columbus in Blacklick, OH, Grace Christian School is committed to providing an academically rigorous and solid Christian education to our diverse student body. At Grace, the integration of Biblical teaching in all areas and in all classes ensure that our students learn to see God in all facets of life. In our Christ-centered curriculum, God's word is the standard of truth and authority by which all subjects are taught.
Candidate Profile
Spiritually
A demonstrated acceptance without reservation of Grace Christian School’s statement of faith
A strong, clear Christian testimony
A mature, godly spirit
A person of faith and prayer
A broad acceptance of and by the evangelical Christian community
A strong knowledge and understanding of Scripture
An active involvement in his or her local church
A servant leader
Professionally
Be able to articulate a Christian philosophy of education consistent with Scripture
Demonstrate executive and management skills
Be effective in oral and written communication
Have a deep understanding and empathy for Grace Christian School and the Christian school movement
Have a commitment to gender and racial diversity at all levels in the workplace
Be a team player responsive to the school board and the school staff
Be willing to subordinate his or her personal agenda for the sake of Grace Christian School
Be open to new concepts
Personally
A person of integrity through equitable treatment of others
A life consistent with biblical principles
Preschool Director Job Description
A model of God’s ideal for the family
The gift of listening and responding appropriately to the counsel of others
A commitment to Christian schooling as evidenced by having his or her preschool-8 school-aged children currently enrolled at Grace Christian School
Job Description
Maintains the spiritual and educational development of students by nurturing and equipping a safe and healthy environment conducive to learning. Fosters community by communicating and building relationships with parents regarding the spiritual and educational development of their children.
Essential Job Results
Identifies current and future educational needs by planning, organizing, directing, managing, and supervising programs for preschool-age children.
Contributes to the school’s effectiveness monitoring overall preschool staff and quality performance of each member, recruitment and training new employees recommended by Head of School, maintaining accurate and complete student records as required by district policies.
Represents the school by overseeing the daily operations and administration of the preschool, pro-actively and re-actively connecting with families regarding faith, church connections, educational needs and resources, along with promoting an atmosphere of community that is caring and nurturing.
Helps identify necessary maintenance regarding buildings, grounds, equipment, and supplies by communicating issues to office administration and following all procedural protocols between the church and school.
Supports the spiritual and educational plan through connections with students and parents, implementing disciplinary action when necessary, administering assessments to determine each child’s developmental levels, needs, and potential.
Protects teachers and students by fostering positive relations, supervising children in the absence of teachers, assisting teacher in communicating with parents when discussing progression of a student.
Resolves teacher/parent/student conflicts. Any staff/teacher conflicts/discussions will only take place with head of school; refer any such issues to head of school.
Maintains professional knowledge by staying up to date and complying with all ODE regulations, rules and procedures, monitoring all training hours for each preschool staff member, attend professional meetings and educational conferences in order to maintain and improve social competence.
Contributes to team effort by monitoring and overseeing daily preschool activities, stimulating each child’s interest in God’s word.
Provides spiritual growth by being a Christian role model in the school and community, and by coaching, counseling, and teaching all elements of the GCS Statement of Faith and encouraging the students and staff in applying those doctrines to everyday living.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and Administration Licensure/Certification from the Ohio Department of Education
Classification
Administrative/Exempt
Accountability
Accountable to Head of School
Additional Notes
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
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Worksite address
blacklick, OH, 43099, US
Who can apply
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