Second Presbyterian Weekday School is a ministry of Second Presbyterian Church dedicated to the sanctity of childhood, igniting a lifelong love of learning, and committed to preserving the magic of childhood while building the foundation of skills necessary to be successful learners. At the heart of our approach is the view of the child as capable, competent, ready to enter relationships, and eager to learn.
Second Presbyterian Weekday School is seeking a full-time Director who is passionate about early childhood education and who believes in our mission of providing the best and most trusted education to the families we serve. The Director of the Weekday School is a member of the Church Staff.
, - Meet children’s needs at each stage of the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual development.
- Allow children to learn through play, experiential learning and hands-on projects, developing creative and competent learners.
- Challenge children to discover the full range of their abilities.
- Create an environment that allows teachers and children to construct learning together, building upon the interests of the child to ensure learning is meaningful and connected to the group.
- Nurture children’s natural curiosity, joy, and sense of wonder that are essential to their identities as lifelong learners.
- Foster critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.
- Work collaboratively with church staff and committees to promote the Weekday School as a ministry of Second Presbyterian Church.
- Think creatively and vision cast for the school’s continual development.
- Work collaboratively with staff, faculty, Board members, church members, and other individuals in the school’s community.
- Have a progressive educational philosophy and an understanding of the Reggio Approach to early childhood learning.
- Train, coach, delegate, and manage school staff and faculty effectively.
- Promote and market the school via social media and community outreach and to sustain consistent enrollment and family retention.
- Has a minimum of one year’s experience in school administration.
- Knowledge of Kentucky licensing rules and regulations.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Child Development, Education, Educational Leadership & Administration, or related field.
- Must be highly organized, efficient, and possess excellent customer relationship management skills.
- Proficient with Google Suite programs and ability to learn other programs quickly.
- Strong written and verbal skills for effective parent and staff communication.
- Energetic, flexible, and ability to multitask.
- Embodies a strong Christian faith and has the ability to work collaboratively with church staff and committees to promote the Weekday School as a ministry of Second Presbyterian Church.
- Work collaboratively with staff, faculty, Board members, church members, and other individuals in the school’s community.
- Has a progressive educational philosophy and an understanding of the Reggio Approach to early childhood learning.
Health, Dental, Vision benefit's
Retirement IRA / Pension plan
