Director of Preschool

The vision of Mercy Culture Preparatory (MC Prep) is to take students from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. Our mission is to partner with families to develop Kingdom leaders by equipping the whole student, mind, body, and Spirit, through presence-driven discipleship.

The Preschool Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a preschool facility, ensuring the delivery of quality education, and leading a team of teachers and staff to meet the developmental and educational needs of young children. The Preschool Director will:

• Plan, implement and evaluate the curriculum and program within the guidelines established by the licensing authority and the preschool's policies and procedures.


• Oversee the hiring, training, and supervision of teachers and staff, ensuring an inclusive and supportive work environment.


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current best practices, research, and trends in early childhood education, including child development, assessment, and pedagogy.


• Establish positive relationships and effective communication with children, families, colleagues, stakeholders, and the wider community, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.


• Manage administrative duties, including budgeting, scheduling, record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.


• Maintain the facility, equipment, and resources to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for children and staff.


• Participate in professional development opportunities, such as conferences, workshops, and certifications, to enhance leadership skills, knowledge, and competencies.


• Encourage ongoing evaluation and improvement of the preschool's programs, services, and operations, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, and a minimum of five years of experience in a supervisory or leadership position in a preschool or early childhood education setting.


• Childcare Director Credential, two years experience in Early Childhood Education and a clear background check required.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to connect with children, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures.


• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and mentor staff, foster a collaborative and positive team environment, and promote a shared vision and mission.


• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and standards regarding early childhood education, licensing, safety, and sanitation.

Standards of Leadership

All MC Prep leaders, faculty and staff must abide by the leadership standards of Mercy Culture Church:

• DAILY ENCOUNTERS. There is only one way to God, and it’s through Jesus — but in Jesus, there are many ways to connect with God. We disciple people by helping them discover how they best connect with God and by teaching them to access the presence of God on a daily basis. 


• SOUND MIND. We are all led by something, we choose to be led by the Holy Spirit. We have the mind of Christ by submitting our thoughts, will, and emotions daily to the Lord. 
  


• SERVANTHOOD. We come to serve, not to be served. With zeal we minister to the Lord by serving His people and His school both in the seen and unseen. We believe serving is the highest form of leadership. 
  


• UNITY. The favor of God is found in unity. Our desire is to be in perfect unity with the Holy Spirit, which brings us into unity with one another. When we lead through our values, we stay in unity. We understand that unity pleases the Lord. 
  


• JOY. We choose joy; regardless of our circumstances. In adversity, we know the joy of the Lord is our strength. 
  

Church Membership

Must be a member of Mercy Culture Church

Reports to:

Head of School

The Preschool Director is a full-time position, year round, with regular hours during weekdays, occasional weekends or evenings for special events or meetings.