Director of Weekday Children’s Ministries (WCM)

Core Values:

Shall joyfully display God’s inclusive love for all.

Shall be dedicated to Christ and the Methodist Church.

Shall be compassionate and empathetic.

Shall be a team player with energy, enthusiasm, and initiative.

Shall show professionalism at all times.

Requirements: Minimum BA/BS in Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education, Educational experience in Childcare facility

Position Description:

This is a full time (12 months) position.

The Weekday Children’s Ministries are outreach ministries of Highland Park United Methodist Church.

The duties of the Director of the WCM are to implement the programs to include the Weekday Kindergarten, the Afterschool Care Program and the Summer Camp of Highland Park United Methodist Church.

The Director as a HPUMC staff member is under the supervision of the Senior Pastor and the Staff Parish Relations Committee. For day-to-day operations of the program, the director is responsible for the overall management and supervision of all three programs within the Weekday Children’s Ministries of Highland Park United Methodist Church.

WCM Director Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of Kindergarten, Afterschool Care Program and Summer Camp in accordance with state licensing and church policies, including administrative, operational, financial, and logistical functions of the facility.
• Hire, engage, and develop a supportive team of teachers and staff.
• Oversee the implementation of our curriculum, including developmentally appropriate play and classroom environments.
• Ensure that the teaching team and staff provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, staff, state licensing authorities and the community.
• Meet regularly with the HPUMC Senior Pastor and staff to coordinate the use of facilities by all ministry areas and to promote collaboration where possible.

To Apply:

Please attach your resume and cover letter outlining your professional background and experience to:

Melissa Jarrell

SPRC Chair

Highland Park United Methodist Church

1300 2^nd Loop Road Florence, SC 29505

majarrell@gmail.com