Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church Preschool is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant

Director of Preschool to join our amazing team! This is an opportunity to work as part of a collaborative team and make a difference in the lives of children. We are looking for someone who is

warm and caring with a passion for faith based Christian Education.

Overview

The Assistant Director of Preschool is responsible for supporting the preschool director and the preschool staff in executing the day-to-day administration of the preschool office.

Required Qualifications

Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field

Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education Units, Additional 6 Units Admin credits Preferred or willing to complete in a timely manner, if not finished

1-3 years experience working in the administration of a school with a preference for preschool

CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

Updated Covid vaccinations card

Key Responsibilities

Program - Responsible for the programmatic functions associated with the operation of the Preschool.

Generate and maintain attendance lists for all classes and special programs

Maintain attendance lists for substitute staff

Together with the director, prepare, track, organize all necessary registration forms for the preschool

Bookkeeping - Use ProCare (the preschool accounting program) to process all payments from families.

Prepare, distribute, and track all tuition bills per student

Collect and post payments including tuition and other program-related revenues

Maintaining database of accounting ledgers for all families

Process vendor payments for church office and track annual budget expenses

Communication and Relationship Management - Responsible for interacting with others as an integral part of the Preschool staff.

Communicate effectively and well with the director, teachers and preschool staff, parents, and church staff

Maintain confidentiality of school records and administrative information

Office - Responsible for the administrative and clerical functions associated with the operation of the preschool

Answer the phone and preschool correspondence

Maintain office equipment

Maintain files for all children and staff

Monitor inventories and order office, classroom, and first aid supplies.

Assist the director and preschool staff in complying with state and local government licensing standards and regulations

Other duties as requested

Desired Background and Skill Set

Growing and deepening faith in Jesus Christ

Maintain a life of integrity that reflects a genuine faith in Christ

Team player

A passion for children and a desire to help provide quality early learning experiences for young children

Ability to communicate effectively with various constituencies associated with the preschool

Creative problem solver

Demonstrated ability to set priorities, focus on the most important, and multi-task when needed

Time management skills - can set a project schedule and meet all project/program deadlines

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Google suite, ProCare a bonus

Self-starter able to work independently

Ability to work in a busy environment with many interruptions and distractions

Administrative experience

Recent experience working in an early childhood program ishelpful but not required

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Schedule: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Monday - Friday

August - June ( July the preschool is closed)