Explore and Grow Director

Explore & Grow Director |
Job Description

Responsible to: Executive Pastor

Working Relationships: Explore & Grow Team, Children’s Director, Business office director, HR coordinator, Facilities, Director

Scope of Position:  The Explore & Grow Ministry Director will be responsible for the administrative oversight and direction of the Explore & Grow Christian Learning Center in coordination and support from Kentwood Community Church (KCC) Executive Department.  The Ministry Director will accomplish his/her duties through leadership using Biblical principles in every area of responsibility.   

Time Commitment:  Full Time Avg 45 hours per week                                                           Classification: Salary, Exempt

Typical Duties:

Business Area                           

• Establish department goals, objectives and systems that support and accomplish KCC’s mission by prioritizing related programs, managing the use of facilities, delegating tasks and evaluating progress regularly.
• Supervise systems that meet state and local regulations and reporting mechanisms for state food program, nutritional & preparation requirements, facilities and DHS reporting.
• Responsible for the implementation and management of all safety requirements as required by the state for children.
• Develop and monitor the annual budget.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director and Program Director to ensure that all renewals, procedures and requirements are documented and current.
• Define policies of admission, attendance, tuition and educational goals in compliance with KCC’s policies.

Education Area

• Develop and recruit a Leadership Team of Early Childhood Specialists to help provide evaluation and measurement criteria for spiritual, educational & program direction and its effectiveness.
• Manage the implementation of quality programs and services for children and their families and establish criteria for evaluation for the same.
• Manage program within guidelines for Great Start Connect to ensure a high level of quality.
• Collaborate with Assistant Director and Program Director in planning Christmas Program, Spring Sing, and implementation of other programs.
• Work with staff to ensure a well-rounded program that both reach out to lost children and raise up children to be fully devoted followers of Christ.

People Area

• Work closely with Children’s Ministry Director to correlate program with Explore & Grow children and the KCC children’s ministry through bridging events with weekend programming.
• Manage and evaluate the work of all the Explore & Grow staff by encouraging teamwork and mutual support by providing leadership and cultivation to staff members, through a fully encompassed training program.
• Work closely with the Executive Pastor to create and implement ministries that support the overall strategic goals of KCC.
• Develop meaningful relationships with parents of children, serving also as resource to families with parenting and family support.
• Develop relationships with parents through tours, meetings and conversations as needed.
• Hire new staff and oversee scheduling.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum educational requirement for the Director Position set forth by the State of Michigan Department of Childcare Licensing.
• Previous Director Experience, minimum of 5 years
• CPR training, Blood Borne Training Annually
• State required training and professional development
• Fully devoted disciple of Christ
• Member of Kentwood Community Church within 6 months of employment
• Excellent communication skills
• Business experience and conflict resolution skills

NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit Kentwood Community Church from assigning other work as needed.