SFCA Preschool Assistant Director

Mcgregor Baptist Church, Inc; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Florida Christian Academy in Ft. Myers, FL is seeking a full-time Assistant Director to support the Preschool Director in overseeing the early learning program and implementing the church’s philosophy and objectives.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education, 2–4 years of related experience, CPR and 45 hours training, and a Director’s Credential within the first year.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; 2–4 years of related experience or training; or equivalent.
• A CDA credential or degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
• CPR certification and 45 hours state training; Director’s Credential required within first year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SFCA Preschool Director in overseeing the early learning program.
• Support implementation of the preschool’s and the Church’s philosophy, mission, and objectives.
• Provide supervision for receptionists and preschool staff.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Numerical reasoning

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDA credential or Early Childhood Education degree

Director’s Credential within 1st year

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

FACTS Accounting

Weebly

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Southwest Florida Christian Academy - Ft. Myers, FL 33966, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: 2B.S

SUMMARY

To honor Jesus by assisting the SFCA Preschool Director in overseeing the early learning program and supporting the implementation of the preschool’s and the Church’s philosophy, mission, and objectives.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Requires a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and two to four years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Each associate should be a Christian who demonstrates the fruit of the Holy Spirit as stated in Galatians 5:22. Each person should be respectful of his/her co-workers. He/she should exhibit teachable, temperate, and compassionate behavior to all co-workers, members, and contacts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Director provides direct supervision for receptionists and supports the Director in the oversight, leadership, and development of all preschool staff.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply basic concepts of financial management such as keeping journals, budgets, and purchase orders.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, H.R.I.S, FACTS Accounting Management, ProCare, Weebly, social media websites, etc.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Should hold current CPR certificate and be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic First Aid, 45 hours state training. Should have or be obtaining a Director’s Credential within the first year of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TIME REQUIREMENT

This is a full-time salaried exempt position that requires 40 hours per week. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. with some opening and closing shifts.

For more information-please contact AutumnStratton at [e-mail] or call 239-936-5015.