Preschool Director

Description

Nampa Christian Schools, through a Christ-centered partnership with families and Churches, exists to glorify God with our HEART, HEAD, and HANDS. The Preschool Director will partner in the discipleship, instruction, and care of Preschool students with the Gospel and a Biblical Worldview as its foundation.

With Our HEART We Value:

• Being transformed by the Gospel (Jeremiah 17:9, Ezekiel 36:26)
• Shepherding of the Heart (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Matthew 22:36-40)
• Discipleship for spiritual growth (John 13:16, 2 Timothy 2:1-2)
• Loving and Worshiping God (Duet 6:13. Ps. 100:2)
• The continuous pursuit of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Spiritual Growth/ Development/ Sanctification) (2 Corinthians 3:18)

With Our HEAD We Value:

• An eternal perspective with a Kingdom mindset (Colossians 3:23; Matthew 6:19-21)
• The authority and Truth of Scripture, the Inspired Word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:13; Psalm 19:7; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Hebrews 4:12)
• Shaping a Biblical Worldview (Colossians 2:6-8; 1 Corinthians 2:14-16)
• Teaching dependence on God (Romans 11:36, John 15:5)
• The renewing of our minds (Discernment) (Proverbs 3:1-12; 2 Timothy 1:5; Romans 12:2; Phil 4:8)
• Striving for excellence in all things (Colossians 3:23, 2 Corinthians 8:7)
• Lifelong learning (Critical thinking and problem solving) (Psalm 119:99, Proverbs 18:15)

With Our HANDS We Value:

• Joyful and faithful service to God and others (Ps 100:2, 2 Tim. 3:17)
• Using unique God given gifts as citizens of the Kingdom (1 Corinthians 12)
• Christ-centered living (Col 3:23, Matt 5:16; 1 Timothy 4:12)
• Servant leadership as we show love to others (John 13:34-35, Matt. 20:26-28)
• The call in Micah 6:8 to "Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God." (Micah 6:8) (James 1:27)
• The Great Commission that calls us "to go and make disciples" to further God's Kingdom. (Matt. 28:19-20, Mark 16:15)

Position Type

• This position is a full-time, salaried, year-round position.

Requirements

• Experience leading a team of faculty and staff in a daycare or educational setting
• Demonstrated sensitivity toward staff, parents, volunteers, and students, with the ability to interact effectively with all
• Meets everyday responsibilities with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism
• Understands the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in school operations
• Develops and maintains rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, and respect
• Demonstrates reasonable computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and general internet functions
• Recognizes mistakes and takes measures to correct them
• Is a collaborative team player who leads with humility
• Is highly and effectively organized
• Uses acceptable English in written and oral communication with clear articulation
• Respectfully submits and is loyal to constituted authority
• Places school ministry ahead of other professional commitments

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a Preschool Director or in a comparable early childhood program leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Active CPR and Child Care certifications
• Experience directing or overseeing before- and after-school or summer care programs for infants through age five

Summary of Responsibilities

The Preschool Director holds full ownership of the following responsibility domains. Delegation of clerical support is appropriate; delegation of principal-level accountability is not.

1. Instructional Leadership and Staff Development

• Lead regular formal and informal observations and evaluations for all faculty and staff, including a minimum of two documented competency observations per year for all lead teachers and aides (Infant through PreK3)
• Conduct onboarding competency assessments for all new hires
• Execute 30-, 60-, and 90-day check-in meetings for all new employees
• Develop and maintain individual Professional Growth and Development Plans in coordination with the Chief Academic Officer
• Plan and facilitate Inservice days for faculty and staff
• Facilitate annual Bible CEU training (two classes, four hours) for all preschool staff
• Facilitate annual safety training (four hours) for all preschool staff
• Schedule and facilitate CPR/First Aid certification classes twice per year
• Coordinate and facilitate continuing professional development classes (minimum 12 hours per year)
• Support coaching and mentorship for teachers and aides in partnership with the Chief Academic Officer
• Support and track IdahoSTARS training compliance for all employees
• Maintain tracking of all staff certifications with expiration visibility; coordinate renewals through Paylocity and HR
• Support teacher and staff discipleship opportunities, including spiritual formation and Kingdom-minded professional growth

2. Student Enrollment and Family Engagement

• Conduct and schedule all family interviews for prospective students
• Schedule and facilitate classroom observation days for Twos and PreK3 student assessment
• Schedule and coordinate PreK4 student assessments in partnership with the Elementary Principal
• Maintain and update the enrollment spreadsheet on an ongoing basis
• File and manage all enrollment documentation, including student folders, immunization records, exemption forms, and medical record surveys
• Coordinate late drop-off and early pickup logistics for enrolled students
• Provide day-to-day parent and family support, including communication, conflict resolution, and follow-up
• Be available to support all parent-teacher conferences (twice per year)
• Support family discipleship opportunities and community-building events

3. Compliance, Licensing, and Safety

• Schedule and manage annual licensing visits with Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
• Schedule and coordinate annual fire inspections
• Maintain and uphold all ACSI accreditation standards; proactively communicate compliance status to administration
• Ensure daily logs for all infant and toddler classrooms are consistently maintained
• Perform regular physical walkthroughs of all preschool facilities using a standardized checklist to identify and resolve safety concerns proactively
• Ensure all background check records are complete, filed, and current for all staff; coordinate with HR and Health and Welfare for new hire processing
• Print and file all background check documentation in staff binders
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment in full compliance with all applicable health and childcare regulations
• Keep IdahoSTARS website current with accurate ratio and program information
• Support IdahoSTARS scholarship and continuing education opportunities for staff

4. Operations and Administrative Oversight

• Maintain the master substitute calendar and manage all staff time-off scheduling for the full preschool division
• Coordinate day-to-day substitute coverage as staff call out or emergencies arise
• Advance-schedule substitute coverage for known staff PTO
• Manage the full preschool annual budget (August through May) with support from the Financial Controller as needed
• Communicate with all outside vendors and service partners, including food service, custodial, IT/tech support, music, dance, and other enrichment providers
• Collaborate with food service on teacher in-service days, sign-up day logistics, and monthly lunch orders
• Collaborate with custodial services on facility maintenance and scheduling
• Coordinate with IT/tech support for classroom and administrative technology needs
• Manage all supplies for classrooms, teacher lounge, curriculum, teacher workroom, nurses station, and storage areas; place orders and maintain appropriate inventory
• Organize and maintain the teacher lounge, nurses station, workroom, and storage closets
• Check, stock, and maintain the nurses station on a regular basis
• Respond to all staff and family emails within 24 hours
• Distribute weekly team newsletters to preschool staff
• Manage all picture day operations in coordination with relevant vendors and central administration
• Support FACTS system use and facilitate training on teach-to practices
• Prepare and submit quarterly attendance reports
• Decide indoor versus outdoor recess as conditions require

5. Little Trojan Kids Club (LTKC) Oversight

• Provide oversight of the LTKC before- and after-school program through regular meetings with the LTKC Coordinator
• Manage and approve time-off scheduling for all LTKC employees; coordinate with LTKC Coordinators for coverage
• Oversee hiring panels for LTKC staff positions
• Ensure staffing ratios are maintained during all LTKC operating hours
• Provide supervision and direction for all before- and after-school training for LTKC staff
• Support the LTKC Coordinator in summer planning, including curriculum calendar, supplies, crafts, and programming
• Meet with the Elementary TKC Director to coordinate shared planning for the upcoming year (summer)
• Assist with summer budget oversight for LTKC programming

6. Staff Culture, Conflict Resolution, and Shepherding

• Actively shepherd the preschool staff culture through consistent relational presence, classroom visibility, and proactive communication
• Provide day-to-day conflict resolution support for staff, students, and families
• Maintain a safe and transparent reporting environment in which staff feel supported in raising concerns without fear of retaliation
• Address behavioral and performance concerns directly, promptly, and with appropriate documentation
• Provide day-to-day student behavior support as needed
• Support the spiritual formation and discipleship of preschool staff in alignment with NCS's Heart, Head, Hands mission

Non-Discrimination Clause

Employment at Nampa Christian Schools is open to qualified individuals who are Christians of good character, without regard or reference to race, sex (gender), national or ethnic origin, color, age, or disability. Nampa Christian Schools is a religious educational ministry, permitted to discriminate on the basis of religion. All prospective and current employees must agree with Nampa Christian Schools' mission statement, and they must be willing to conduct their lives in conformity with the school's statement of faith and the school's declaration and agreement to ethical and moral integrity.