Preschool Program Director & Staff Mentor

Socket.dev; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmanuel Faith Community Church Preschool is seeking an Assistant Director to partner with the Preschool Director in supervising an Infant/Toddler and early childhood program, guided by biblical teachings. You will mentor teachers, coordinate schedules, and oversee staff and parent communications.

You will help develop educational standards, plan developmentally appropriate activities, and ensure compliance with licensing while fostering spiritual growth among staff and students.

Qualifications

• Commitment to EFCC’s Statement of Faith, Mission, & Values.
• Three years teaching preschool-age children or Infant/Toddler experience.
• EMSA First Aid and CPR certification.
• Background check and fingerprinting per Ca. State Law.
• BA or AA in ECE with 24 units including admin/supervision units.

Responsibilities

• Assist Preschool Director with supervision and oversight of an early childhood program, including Infant/Toddler center, aligned with biblical teachings.
• Plan, direct and monitor instructional methods and curriculum implementation.
• Create daily schedules, snack prep, and coordinate staff breaks; implement playground schedules.
• Mentor, train, and observe teachers; maintain staff & parent communications.
• Cover classrooms as needed to ensure licensing compliance and supervise safe activities.
• Develop weekly lesson plans, assess development, and adapt curriculum to inform instruction.
• Monitor programs for compliance with regulations and maintain inventories.
• Identify educational needs of staff/volunteers and develop/train through formal classes or programs.
• Communicate vision with Preschool Director to set long-range objectives and spiritual transformation goals.

Skills

Mentoring & training

Staff supervision

Parent communication

Educational planning

Curriculum implementation

Education

BA in Early Childhood Education

24 ECE units

Three years preschool teaching experience

EMS A First Aid and CPR

Background check & fingerprinting (CA)

Job description

Emmanuel Faith Community Church Preschool is seeking an Assistant Director to partner with the Preschool Director in supervising an Infant/Toddler and early childhood program, guided by biblical teachings. You will mentor teachers, coordinate schedules, and oversee staff and parent communications.

You will help develop educational standards, plan developmentally appropriate activities, and ensure compliance with licensing while fostering spiritual growth among staff and students.