Director of Child Care Center

Job Description

Job Description

Director Job Description, Trinity Children’s Center (TCC)

Position Title: Director of Trinity Children’s Center (TCC)

Organization: Trinity Children’s Center / Trinity Lutheran Church

Location: Brainerd, MN

Position Type: Full-Time, Regular

Reports To: Lead Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church & Monthly to the TCC Ministry Team

Supervises: TCC Teaching Staff, Assistant Teachers, Aides, Volunteers

Position Overview

The Director of Trinity Children’s Center (TCC) provides administrative, financial, operational,

and spiritual leadership for a licensed Christian childcare and preschool program serving

children from birth through school age (including kindergarten) with a maximum licensed

capacity of 85 children.

The Director is responsible for maintaining a safe, nurturing, Christian-based educational

environment that promotes each child’s holistic development—spiritually, emotionally,

physically, and academically. This role requires strategic leadership in financial management,

enrollment growth, regulatory compliance, curriculum development, and staff supervision.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. Spiritual & Programmatic Leadership

• Christian Ministry Integration: Maintain and strengthen TCC’s mission as a Christian

preschool center that shares God’s love with children and serves as an outreach to the

broader community.

• Program & Curriculum Development: Oversight and continuous enhancement of age-

appropriate, faith-integrated learning curricula for children across all age groups (infants

through school-age/kindergarten).

• Family & Community Outreach: Cultivate a welcoming, supportive environment for

families from all religious backgrounds while ensuring consistent communication

regarding center activities and student progress.

2. Financial Oversight & Budgeting

• Budget Management: Develop, manage, and monitor the annual operating budget for

TCC in coordination with the TCC Ministry Team and a representative of the TLC

Finance team.

• Financial Controls & Reporting: Oversee center revenue, program expenses, fee

structures, and childcare tuition rates. Provide regular financial updates and operational

reporting to the TCC Ministry Team.

• Resource Optimization: Maintain purchasing oversight for educational materials,

supplies, and facility/classroom equipment while working within designated budget

constraints.

3. Operations & Enrollment Management

• Capacity & Enrollment Optimization: Lead student recruitment, admissions, and

retention initiatives to maintain optimal enrollment up to the licensed capacity of no more

than 85 children across all age groups licensed by the Minnesota Department of

Children, Youth and Family Services.

• Licensing & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all Minnesota Department of

Children, Youth and Family Services (DCYF) Minnesota Rule 3 licensing regulations,

state health and safety codes, and local licensed childcare center requirements.

Maintain overall accountability for compliance, required records, staff qualifications and

training, inspections, emergency preparedness, and Center policies.

• Facility Coordination: Collaborate with church leadership and facility management to

ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained physical environment for children and staff.

4. Staffing, Supervision & Evaluation

• Recruitment & Hiring: Handle all recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of

TCC staff (teachers, assistant teachers, and aides) in consultation with the TCC Ministry

Team..

• Performance Reviews: Conduct quarterly feedback sessions and annual performance

evaluations for all TCC personnel following established policy guidelines.

• Staff Development & Training: Schedule and lead professional development, safe-

church training, required continuing education, and team meetings to promote high-

quality instruction and care.

• Scheduling & Personnel Management: Manage staff work schedules, substitute

coverage, shift assignments, and time-off/PTO requests.

5. Governance & Administrative Collaboration

• TCC Ministry Team & Pastoral Reporting: Report monthly to the TCC Ministry Team.

Maintain strong alignment and communication with the Lead Pastor of Trinity Lutheran

Church.

• Vision Council Monthly Reporting: Prepare and submit a monthly report to the Vision

Council outlining enrollment changes, budget updates, and current and future needs to

support center programming.

• Policy Compliance: Implement and uphold Trinity Children’s Center Personnel Policies

and TCC Policy & Procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: MN Rule 3 Center Director Statute Information and teacher requirements

Statute Information: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child

Development, Elementary Education, or a related field (or equivalent credentials meeting

state licensing requirements for Center Directors).

• Experience:

o Demonstrated administrative or supervisory experience in a licensed childcare

center or preschool setting.

o Proven experience in financial planning, budget oversight, and staff

management.

• Licensure: Must meet or exceed Minnesota DCYF requirements for a Childcare Center

Director, including required background checks.

• Core Competencies:

o Strong Christian faith and commitment to leading a faith-based early learning

program.

o Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

o Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

o Proficiency with office technology, childcare management software, and basic

financial tools.

• Training & Credentialing: Selected candidate of choice would be expected to

complete required credentialed programs to maintain program status (example: Parent

Aware).

Compensation/Benefits

• Compensation starting $58,900/salary based on education and experience.

• Health Insurance and Related Benefits Negotiable

Closing Date: On or before October 28, 2026.