The Childcare Director will:
- Plan, organize, direct, manage, and supervise programs for preschool-age children and facilitate positive relations among Mariners Kids and childcare Staff, parents, and the Church Congregation. This position requires strong supervisory, leadership, and communication skills along with a warm and nurturing disposition. Must be able to work positively within a church environment and promote an atmosphere of community and cooperation among all interested parties.
- Oversee the Childcare Program and ensure the safety and care of all children in the care of the childcare team including free time, snacks, playground, music, story and bathroom breaks
- Oversee the Childcare team whose goal is to well care for and engage the children in programming such as a story, playing with them, sing songs while creating an environment of love and comfort
- Work with other childcare staff to establish set-up and clean-up routines
- Responsible for the hiring, development, and coaching of the childcare staff
- Train and supervise the Childcare Staff by holding regular meetings, mediating minor disagreements, and assisting in the classroom when necessary
- Be available to work weekday mornings, weekday evenings or weekend services
- Be excellent at conflict management
- Work with Mariners Kids leadership team to maximize the department database to generate reports and material to assist in the tracking of and communication with children
- Maintain or modify the curriculum to meet the needs of children enrolled childcare and remain current with developments in the field. Develop long term plans to facilitate the growth of the Childcare ministry.
- Execute administrative tasks – Phone, email, social media, ministry platform
- Have an understanding of the complexities that exist in a large local church
Additionally, all Mariners Staff Members:
- Are Christians and embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle
- Are in agreement with the church’s vision and values and attend Mariners Church
To help us get to know you better, please include a cover letter expanding on the application questions.