Preschool Director at Trinity Lutheran Church

Application Deadline

8/1/2024 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/10/2024
Contact
Lisa Hopkins
805-238-0335
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Trinity Lutheran Preschool is a ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church. Trinity’s preschool is open to children of all spiritual backgrounds and provides an encouraging place for children ages 2 ½ to 5 to learn about God’s world while developing socially and academically to his or her full potential. The director leads the preschool staff in operating the preschool and is given the opportunity to build up preschool staff through professional development. In addition, they work collaboratively with the pastor and elementary school principal. The ideal candidate is passionate about Early Childhood Education, has a love for Christ and exemplifies Christian values, and is relationship-oriented with parents and students. While membership in Trinity Lutheran Church is encouraged, the successful candidate is expected to have some participation with Trinity Congregation to support the entire unified mission of Church, School and Preschool.

Requirements / Qualifications

Resume and any documents showing qualifications Child care center directors shall have completed one of the following prior to employment: (1) High school graduation or GED; completion, with passing grades, of 15 semester or equivalent quarter units as specified in (h)(1)(A) and (h)(1)(B) below at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least four years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. (A) Three of the 15 units required in (h)(1) above shall be in administration or staff relations. (B) Twelve of the 15 units required in (h)(1) above shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. (2) An associate of arts degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development; and at least two years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. (A) Three semester or equivalent quarter units shall be in administration or staff relations. (3) A bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development and at least one year of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. (A) Three semester or equivalent quarter units shall be in administration or staff relations. (4) A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or a Child Development Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Must demonstrate a working knowledge of current child care center regulations and policies. Be willing to attend professional development in Christian Education as led by Trinity’s Senior Pastor.

Requirements / Qualifications

Resume and any documents showing qualifications Child care center directors shall have completed one of the following prior to employment: (1) High school graduation or GED; completion, with passing grades, of 15 semester or equivalent quarter units as specified in (h)(1)(A) and (h)(1)(B) below at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least four years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. (A) Three of the 15 units required in (h)(1) above shall be in administration or staff relations. (B) Twelve of the 15 units required in (h)(1) above shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. (2) An associate of arts degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development; and at least two years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. (A) Three semester or equivalent quarter units shall be in administration or staff relations. (3) A bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development and at least one year of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. (A) Three semester or equivalent quarter units shall be in administration or staff relations. (4) A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or a Child Development Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Must demonstrate a working knowledge of current child care center regulations and policies. Be willing to attend professional development in Christian Education as led by Trinity’s Senior Pastor.

Comments and Other Information

Trinity welcomes any and all applicants to apply who have the required credentials. Once a resume and applicant information is received, Trinity will respond via email regarding your application status. Thank you in advance for applying! To apply, please email Lisa Olson at church@trinitylutheranpaso.org.

Comments and Other Information


Trinity welcomes any and all applicants to apply who have the required credentials. Once a resume and applicant information is received, Trinity will respond via email regarding your application status. Thank you in advance for applying! To apply, please email Lisa Olson at church@trinitylutheranpaso.org.