Overview

Faith Academy – Child Development Center

A Mission of

Faith Community Church

7700 W Faith Drive, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132

Faith Academy Child Development Center is a faith based non-profit child development center that has approximately 100-120 children and 20-25 staff. We provide a Christian Environment in which to nurture and care for children 4 weeks to 5 years old, plus after school care up to age 12. Our mission is to nurture and develop the whole child socially, emotionally, developmentally, physically, and spiritually. We are housed in a child friendly building and have high standards in areas of space, equipment, safety, and teacher-child ratio. We seek an experienced leader with excellent administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills with vision and ideas for the future.

Mission Statement: The Mission of Faith Academy is to strive for growth of each individual with the use of developmental milestones for the development of the whole child – socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically and spiritually.

Responsible To: Pastor, Academy Support Team and the Board of Ministry of Faith Community Church

Basic Function: Manage, oversee, mentor, coach, build and support the community of the Academy to promote the program’s mission and goals.

 

What You Will Do

1. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Oversee and supervise the total operations and maintenance of Faith Academy.2. Design, direct and supervise all program activities.

   3. Recruit, train, supervise, monitor, and evaluate performance of program staff members.

   4. Prepare, submit, and maintain program budgets.

   5. Oversee the program operations including Academy finances, staff and student handbooks, curriculum development and maintenance of the physical facility necessary to meet licensure requirements.

   6. Responsible for marketing of the Academy, and networking with schools, businesses, and local officials in the community.

   7. Prepare and submit for approval by the Pastor and the Support Ministry Board an annual School Improvement Plan with reasonable and reachable goals and objectives.

   8. Ensure compliance to all state licensed or sponsored programs.

   9. Be in agreement with the Faith Community Church’s mission statement without exception.

   10. Promote the full participation of all persons regardless of age, physical condition, race, gender, sexual orientation, or class.

   QUALIFICATIONS:

   Knowledge of:

   • Child growth and development
   • Curriculum planning and assessment
   • Time management
   • Policies, procedures, and philosophy of child development programs.
   • Principles of supervision and training.
   • Health and safety precautions and procedures.
   • Budget preparation and control.
   • Equipment, materials, and supplies used in a child care program.
   • Oral and written communication skills.
   • Interpersonal and team building skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
   • Basic Knowledge of Childcare Management System – Pro Care
   • External standards and program quality indicators (WMELS, NAEYC, YoungStar, The Registry)
   • Other state sponsored programs (W2, SDC)

   Abilities:

   • Apply knowledge of growth and development, curriculum planning and assessment to support Academy teachers in providing developmentally appropriate care and education
   • Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, children, parents, church, and community members.
   • Mentor and coach program teachers, assistants, and volunteers.
   • Work independently with accountability to the Faith Community Church Pastor and Support Ministry Board
   • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
   • Complete work with numerous interruptions.
   • Maintain a healthy and safe environment at all times.
   • Apply and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
   • Lift 50lbs.
   • Creative, positive, energetic, and possess a “whatever it takes” attitude.
   • Strong organizational skills.
   • Meet schedule and timelines.
   • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
   • Develop effective staff development training events
   • Analyze and implement effective marketing plan to grow enrollment and build community partnerships

   Experience and Education Requirements:

   • Dedicated Christian with a contagious love for God and for the Church.
   • Meet at least one (1) of the following requirements: 1) Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education; 2) Bachelor’s degree in a related field with license from Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to act as a kindergarten, pre-kindergarten or early childhood (regular or special education) teacher; 3) Associate degree in Early Childhood Education. 4) Four courses for credit in early childhood education from an institution of higher education and within 3 years of hire, the Wisconsin Child Care Administrator credential.
   • A certificate from The Registry indicating the person is on Registry Level 14 or above.
   • Have at least 2 years of experience as a child care teacher or center director in a licensed child care center or other approved setting.
   • Background Information disclosure completed prior to the employee’s first day of employment and yearly thereafter.
   • Physically and emotionally able to care for all children, including children with special needs.
   • Certificate of completed department-approved Shaken Baby Training
   • Current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training within 6 months of hire.

What we can offer you

• Compensation and Time Expectations

  Salary is based on experience and training

  Center hours of operation are between 6AM-6PM

  Attendance at staff meetings, training, church Board meetings required as scheduled

  Job Type: Full-time

  Salary: $45,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

  Benefits:

  • Employee Discount
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

   

  Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday