Explore and Grow Director

4 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, United States Kentwood Community Church Full time
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Explore & Grow Director |
Job Description

Responsible to: Executive Pastor

Working Relationships: Explore & Grow Team, Children’s Director, Business office director, HR coordinator, Facilities, Director

Scope of Position:  The Explore & Grow Ministry Director will be responsible for the administrative oversight and direction of the Explore & Grow Christian Learning Center in coordination and support from Kentwood Community Church (KCC) Executive Department.  The Ministry Director will accomplish his/her duties through leadership using Biblical principles in every area of responsibility.   

 

Time Commitment:  Full Time Avg 45 hours per week                                                           Classification: Salary, Exempt

 

Typical Duties:


Business Area                           

  • Establish department goals, objectives and systems that support and accomplish KCC’s mission by prioritizing related programs, managing the use of facilities, delegating tasks and evaluating progress regularly.
  • Supervise systems that meet state and local regulations and reporting mechanisms for state food program, nutritional & preparation requirements, facilities and DHS reporting.
  • Responsible for the implementation and management of all safety requirements as required by the state for children.
  • Develop and monitor the annual budget.
  • Collaborate with the Assistant Director and Program Director to ensure that all renewals, procedures and requirements are documented and current.
  • Define policies of admission, attendance, tuition and educational goals in compliance with KCC’s policies.


Education Area

  • Develop and recruit a Leadership Team of Early Childhood Specialists to help provide evaluation and measurement criteria for spiritual, educational & program direction and its effectiveness.
  • Manage the implementation of quality programs and services for children and their families and establish criteria for evaluation for the same.
  • Manage program within guidelines for Great Start Connect to ensure a high level of quality.
  • Collaborate with Assistant Director and Program Director in planning Christmas Program, Spring Sing, and implementation of other programs.
  • Work with staff to ensure a well-rounded program that both reach out to lost children and raise up children to be fully devoted followers of Christ.


People Area

  • Work closely with Children’s Ministry Director to correlate program with Explore & Grow children and the KCC children’s ministry through bridging events with weekend programming.
  • Manage and evaluate the work of all the Explore & Grow staff by encouraging teamwork and mutual support by providing leadership and cultivation to staff members, through a fully encompassed training program.
  • Work closely with the Executive Pastor to create and implement ministries that support the overall strategic goals of KCC.
  • Develop meaningful relationships with parents of children, serving also as resource to families with parenting and family support.
  • Develop relationships with parents through tours, meetings and conversations as needed.
  • Hire new staff and oversee scheduling.

 

 


Position Requirements:


  • Minimum educational requirement for the Director Position set forth by the State of Michigan Department of Childcare Licensing.
  • Previous Director Experience, minimum of 5 years
  • CPR training, Blood Borne Training Annually
  • State required training and professional development
  • Fully devoted disciple of Christ
  • Member of Kentwood Community Church within 6 months of employment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Business experience and conflict resolution skills

NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit Kentwood Community Church from assigning other work as needed. 

 

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