Objective: To fulfill the mission of Judson Baptist Church and pursue the vision of JBC Learning and Caring Center through effective administration, personnel administration and development, program oversight, and facility enhancement.

• The Mission of JBC Caring & Learning Center is the same as Judson Baptist Church: To make disciples of Jesus Christ who love God and love people.
• The Vision of JBC Caring & Learning Center:  To provide the community with a Christian based early childhood education program. It is our goal to honor Christ by loving and guiding children during these formative years.
• The Philosophy of JBC Caring & Learning Center: To provide families with a loving, nurturing, and safe environment for children to grow in their spiritual, mental, physical, and social development in a Christian environment. 

Reports to: The JBC Caring and Learning Center Committee and/or Pastor or Pastoral staff designated by Pastor.  Formal evaluation will be performed annually by the JBC Caring & Learning Center Committee.

Present enrollment: 180 children

Salary Range: 55K to 65K depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications:

• The Director shall be one who has received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and who seeks to live all of life under His Lordship.
• Sense of call and passion for ministry with preschool aged children and their families that is grounded in a love for Jesus Christ
• The Director shall be or willing to become an active member of Judson Baptist Church, being present in weekly worship, a small group study, and support the ministries of the church.
• Has obtained or will promptly obtain childhood education director qualifications under Louisiana Early Learning Center licensing regulations.
• Preferably a 4-year college degree in Early Childhood Education and/or 5 years of experience in similar setting (but no less than state license requirements).
• Excellent communication skills for interpersonal and electronic communication.
• Experience preferred in administration, budgeting, and supervision in the management of a preschool/daycare setting.
• Knowledge of Christian education, curriculum planning and programming, and compliance with all local and state licensing requirements and regulations.
• A high regard for integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day activities at daycare and preschool
• Create instructional resources for use in the daycare/preschool classroom.
• Develop academic programs.
• Monitor students and teachers for progress.
• Train, encourage, and mentor teachers and other staff.
• Administer financial and state record keeping.
• Supervise daycare/preschool teachers and other support staff.
• Maintain rapport with parents.
• Handle tours and marketing.
• Prepare budgets and reports (monthly and annual).
• Work actively with teachers to maintain high curriculum standards.
• Establish performance goals and objectives.
• Explain and answer procedural questions.
• Conduct regular staff meetings.
• Hire, train, and evaluate daycare/preschool teachers.
• Visit all classrooms and observe teaching methods weekly.
• Ensure the office/desk is manned by administrative team members during open hours.
• Examine learning materials.
• Review instructional objectives and adjust accordingly.
• Meet with other administrators, parents, and community organizations.
• Communicate with JBCCLC Committee, pastoral staff and meet with them regularly.
• Attend all church business meetings.
• Attend continuing education in professional and staff development.