School Director Job Glendive area,Montana USA,Education / Teaching

HOURS**: 20-40 hours per week, shift times and lengths may vary
WAGE:** $21-$25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
LEAVE:
** Paid Holidays and up to 3 weeks annually of Paid Time Off
SUPERVISION RECEIVED**:
Receives direction from and reports to the Executive Director, while maintaining a high level of independence in carrying out daily responsibilities and tasks
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
** The School Director supervises all Education staff
Summary of Position:
** The School Director is responsible to oversee the daily operations, enrollment and education of Little Sprouts and Harvest Christian Academy (LSA/HCA), including staff supervision and scheduling, human resources, event planning, facilities, budget management, state licensing oversight and communication with families. This position is responsible for cultivating a safe and nurturing environment where children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually, and spiritually.

The School Director upholds and promotes the mission, vision, and values of the school as an integrated auxiliary ministry of Glendive Alliance Church (GAC).
Mission:
** Our mission is to show the love of Jesus to everyone who enters our school and to provide high quality, play-based and hands‑on education rooted in best practices to meet children's physical, social, emotional, academic, and spiritual needs. LSA/HCA promotes and teaches Christian values through a developmentally‑appropriate curriculum, supports parents and children, and fosters a partnership with the greater community.
Vision:
** Our vision is to foster a culture in which lives are transformed through the way we educate, nurture, love, and serve by establishing flourishing connections between our staff and families along with the greater Glendive community.
Values:
** Our values reflect what is most important to us and are critical in shaping an ideal work culture and learning environment. In all that we do, then, we strive to exhibit the following values:

Purposeful, integrity‑based, service‑minded business operations
Loving, nurturing, trustworthy, personal relationships with families and the community
High‑quality, play‑based, holistic, instructional activities

Goals

To provide a safe and stimulating environment that nurtures each child’s natural wonder
To emphasize a biblically‑based worldview that includes the importance of fully loving, faithfully serving, and wholeheartedly following Jesus
To facilitate an enjoyable learning experience and model a positive attitude toward school which will allow the children to be rooted in confidence and skill for any future experience
To acknowledge families as the first and most important teachers, while developing a partnership to support them on their journey

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in education, leadership, or related fi eld (or equivalent work experience)
2 years of experience in an early childhood or education setting
2 years of experience in education administration and/or classroom teaching
Qualify as a Lead Teacher or Higher on the ECP Practitioner Registry
2+ years basic bookkeeping experience
Have or are able to obtain current certifi cation for hands‑on infant, child and adult CPR and infant choking response, and standard first aid
Exceptional verbal, written, electronic communication skills with a variety of stakeholders
Exhibit an understanding of and sensitivity to children’s needs and development
Be a born‑again Christian who professes faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
Agree with and uphold the GAC statement of faith and Christian community standards
Demonstrate consistent, biblical love and care for children and their families
Meet state immunization, background checks and health attestation requirements
Positive, gracious, and service‑minded attitude at ll times
Excellent computer skills including Google Drive, Canva, Gmail, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Current Montana Elementary Education Licensure
2+ years of leadership experience in a licensed early care and education setting

Job Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operation of Little Sprouts and Harvest Christian Academy
Manage fi nancial transactions and basic…