Assistant Director of Early Learning

Position:  Assistant Director of Early Learning

Reports To: Director of Early Learning

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Founded in 1986, Mount Pisgah Christian School is a leading private school that provides an outstanding college-preparatory education grounded in Christian faith and values. Our vision is to teach foundational truth in an ever-changing world, empowering students to think critically and creatively and to act with courage and compassion. We are committed to partnering with families to offer excellence in faith, academics, fine arts, and athletics.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Early Learning Center utilizing MPCS processes, procedures, and policies
• Know and implement Mount Pisgah Christian School’s policies and procedures
• Maintain open communication with parents, staff, and children
• Improve effectiveness of the staff, including knowing, educating, and implementing the State Child Care Licensing Standards as they apply to the daily operation of the School and complying with local fire department and state health department regulations
• Implement and supervise programs which follow the School’s philosophy, educational goals, standards and procedures. This includes coordination with the Preschool on both curriculum and enrollment.
• Motivate and mentor staff of the Early Learning Center
• Consistently and intentionally work to increase enrollment for the Early Learning Center
• Improve/maintain a positive image of the School
• Provide parent participation/community relations opportunities
• Expand knowledge and training of staff, this includes continually providing creative opportunities for professional development
• Know and implement Mount Pisgah Christian School’s policies and procedures
• Keep records that pertain to the administration of the School by applicable state laws and Mount Pisgah Christian School policies
• Possess education and experience to run and manage an efficient and loving environment for Mount Pisgah alongside the Preschool Director
• Exhibit behaviors which show the ability to learn and adapt in order to increase productivity and profitability of the School

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childcare Education or related degree, Master’s degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a licensed Childcare Center.

• A mission-driven individual who demonstrates an eagerness to serve in a faith-based academic environment & genuine ability to connect with and serve young people in a Christian community. 
• Communications: Effective written, verbal, and editing communication skills.   Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Collaboration: Has a student-centered focus and the ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including students, families, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Work Environment:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following.

• Frequently sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Frequently stand, walk distances, and climb stairs.
• Drives personal vehicle across campuses.
• Have specific vision abilities required by this job that include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
• Manage equipment, including a phone, computer, camera, video equipment, and other electronic devices.
• Use muscles or limbs to lift boxes or items under 30 lbs. 
• Occasionally work nights and weekends in support of departmental school activities.

The faculty and staff of Mount Pisgah Christian School affirm a Statement of Faith. The school believes that the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission, vision, and core values. 

Consistent with its Christian beliefs, MPCS does not discriminate in its employment practices or the administration and dissemination of its programs and services.