Grace Church
Interim Preschool Director – Grace Church
Position Type:
Interim, Full‑Time Duration:
November 2025 – Mid‑February 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities The Interim Preschool Director is responsible for the daily operations of the preschool and Pre‑K classrooms. Working with the Infant and Toddler Director to manage the day‑to‑day needs of the program. This position is temporary while the Preschool Director is on maternity leave.
LICENSING COMPLIANCE
Work with the Infant/Toddler Director to maintain compliance with State Dept. of Human Services in all areas; keeping up to date on all licensing updates, changes, and paperwork, etc.
Maintain compliance of files on each child (preschool/pre‑k) with necessary documentation in compliance with MN Dept. of Human Services.
Maintain licensing regulations and procedures, with an emphasis on preschool/pre‑k.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION
Supervise Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Aides and Floats, in the Preschool/Pre‑k classrooms and distribute needs.
Assist the Infant/Toddler Director in managing sub and daily staffing needs.
Work with the Infant/Toddler Director on ongoing teacher training and monthly staff meetings.
Alternate opening and closing shifts with the Infant/Toddler Director, assuming authority over all teaching staff and attends to emergencies in the classroom when the only director on site.
Empower, encourage and lead staff to do what God has called them to do.
PARENT & FAMILY RELATIONS
Communicate with parents in a timely and confidential manner about issues and behaviors concerning their children.
Demonstrate respect for the needs of the individual child with concerns for the child’s faith, culture, interests, special needs, talents and individual style and pace of learning.
Treat each child and family with dignity and respect.
Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christian love, respect and patience.
Work with the Admin Team on planning and initiating GBA community events.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Enforce the program and curriculum expectations for the preschool and pre‑k classrooms.
Identify, plan, and implement educational experiences that foster the faith development of the children.
Develop, implement, and follow policies and best practices procedures of preschool/pre‑k students.
Work with the Infant/Toddler Director to plan special school‑wide activities.
GENERAL
Exhibit Christian values to generate goodwill among management, staff, clients, the general community and others pertinent to Grace Beginnings Academy.
Maintain a positive and healthy work environment where teachers and staff are respected and celebrated.
Assist in the classroom as needed.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized site and assume responsibility for completing the duties required to maintain an orderly facility.
Work with the Preschool Administrative Assistant in communicating tasks for them to complete.
Remain current on issues and trends in early childhood education.
Lead program development and change.
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
Other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS
Educational requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required, in Early Childhood or Elementary education is preferred.
Educational requirements: must meet licensing requirements for Director.
Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.
Has a commitment to prayer, as evidenced in both corporate and personal prayer.
Agrees with Grace Church’s statement of faith required; Grace Church Membership preferred.
One to two years of staff management or supervision experience.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, including faith development, for teaching children from 3‑5 years of age.
Knowledge of Preschool Curriculum and corresponding assessment methods.
Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and electronic.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to take initiative and be self‑directed.
Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff and parents.
Knowledge of operating under best practices in a licensed childcare facility, including proper policies and regulations.
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Interim, Full‑Time Duration:
November 2025 – Mid‑February 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities The Interim Preschool Director is responsible for the daily operations of the preschool and Pre‑K classrooms. Working with the Infant and Toddler Director to manage the day‑to‑day needs of the program. This position is temporary while the Preschool Director is on maternity leave.
LICENSING COMPLIANCE
Work with the Infant/Toddler Director to maintain compliance with State Dept. of Human Services in all areas; keeping up to date on all licensing updates, changes, and paperwork, etc.
Maintain compliance of files on each child (preschool/pre‑k) with necessary documentation in compliance with MN Dept. of Human Services.
Maintain licensing regulations and procedures, with an emphasis on preschool/pre‑k.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION
Supervise Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Aides and Floats, in the Preschool/Pre‑k classrooms and distribute needs.
Assist the Infant/Toddler Director in managing sub and daily staffing needs.
Work with the Infant/Toddler Director on ongoing teacher training and monthly staff meetings.
Alternate opening and closing shifts with the Infant/Toddler Director, assuming authority over all teaching staff and attends to emergencies in the classroom when the only director on site.
Empower, encourage and lead staff to do what God has called them to do.
PARENT & FAMILY RELATIONS
Communicate with parents in a timely and confidential manner about issues and behaviors concerning their children.
Demonstrate respect for the needs of the individual child with concerns for the child’s faith, culture, interests, special needs, talents and individual style and pace of learning.
Treat each child and family with dignity and respect.
Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christian love, respect and patience.
Work with the Admin Team on planning and initiating GBA community events.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Enforce the program and curriculum expectations for the preschool and pre‑k classrooms.
Identify, plan, and implement educational experiences that foster the faith development of the children.
Develop, implement, and follow policies and best practices procedures of preschool/pre‑k students.
Work with the Infant/Toddler Director to plan special school‑wide activities.
GENERAL
Exhibit Christian values to generate goodwill among management, staff, clients, the general community and others pertinent to Grace Beginnings Academy.
Maintain a positive and healthy work environment where teachers and staff are respected and celebrated.
Assist in the classroom as needed.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized site and assume responsibility for completing the duties required to maintain an orderly facility.
Work with the Preschool Administrative Assistant in communicating tasks for them to complete.
Remain current on issues and trends in early childhood education.
Lead program development and change.
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
Other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS
Educational requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required, in Early Childhood or Elementary education is preferred.
Educational requirements: must meet licensing requirements for Director.
Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.
Has a commitment to prayer, as evidenced in both corporate and personal prayer.
Agrees with Grace Church’s statement of faith required; Grace Church Membership preferred.
One to two years of staff management or supervision experience.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, including faith development, for teaching children from 3‑5 years of age.
Knowledge of Preschool Curriculum and corresponding assessment methods.
Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and electronic.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to take initiative and be self‑directed.
Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff and parents.
Knowledge of operating under best practices in a licensed childcare facility, including proper policies and regulations.
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