Job Details

Benefits:

1. 401(k) matching
2. Competitive salary
3. Dental insurance
4. Employee discounts
5. Health insurance
6. Opportunity for advancement
7. Paid time off
8. Training & development
9. Tuition assistance
10. Vision insurance

Peninsula Covenant Church is a dynamic, fast-moving church in Redwood City. Healthy and successful team members are those who are flexible, constantly open and able to change, and take initiative to creatively solve problems. We actively cultivate a culture of collaboration, creativity, and kindness in our team and across all PCC teams. Team members need the skills below in order to thrive in the PCC work culture. PCC'S VISION: To empower generations to passionately follow Jesus one person at a time.

For the past 25 years, School Age Child Care (SACC) at Peninsula Covenant Church has been home to thousands of campers and staff from all over the world. We provide our campers with an environment of physical, mental, emotional & spiritual growth and safety as well as an opportunity to feel significant as unique individuals made in the image of God.

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE

The SACC Program Director is the primary ministry leader for PCC School Age Child Care. This Manager will develop and lead the PCC School Age Child Care ministry teams to partner with parents to successfully develop and nurture children and introduce them to the faith community of PCC. This program serves children ages kindergarten through middle school in both after school care and summer programs.

PRINCIPLE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Within PCC: Reports to the PCC Executive Pastor. Provides leadership to program staff while building relationships with parents, children and families. Partners with other ministry teams.

Outside of PCC: Works with public school administrators, Dept. of Social Services, Child Protective Services, community partners and parents of current and potential attendees.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead the program and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that support the mission of the organization.
2. Ensures programs run safely and are current and enriching for all children, staff, and families.
3. Maintain compliance with all state licensing requirements for the program.
4. Manage a staffing structure that supports the efficient delivery of programs and services, including hiring, managing, and mentoring the leadership team; giving specific attention to developing and pastoring of staff.
5. Manage program income and expense budgets and capital improvement needs.
6. Provide coaching and direction to staff in regards to the management of child behaviors, communicating behavior with families, and support staff to develop and implement behavior plans as needed.
7. Guide marketing and communications activities.
8. Recruit, engage and collaborate with Church volunteers to advocate for programs.
9. Serve on PCC and Center teams as needed.
10. Occasionally drive, position yourself in whatever location needed in order to best understand the needs of the staff and campers and lead the program.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Maintains a healthy personal relationship with Jesus.
2. Requires a passion for teaching children and guiding families.
3. One year of successful experience leading children's programs and/or activities.
4. Minimum 3 years supervisory and/or management experience.
5. Experience in effective execution of a strategic plan at a tactical level.
6. Effective communication skills that translate well to adults and children.
7. Effective collaboration and partnership skills with demonstrated ability to work within teams and in a matrix structure.
8. Ability to work effectively within a changing environment, flexible, adaptable and not easily deterred from achieving key objectives.
9. Display ongoing commitment to learning, self-development and continuous improvement.
10. Ability to facilitate conflict resolution and problem solve for youth and adults.
11. Maintain a safe environment for children and staff ensuring compliance with all state and local ordinances.
12. Must adhere to and model PCC's Safe Church policies.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

1. B.A. with a major or emphasis in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
2. 1 year of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable program and 3 semester units in administration or staff relations.
3. Completion of Ministry Safe coursework.
4. Completion of Dept. of Social Services Orientation Class for Child Center Directors.
5. Maintain current certification of Adult and Child CPR and basic First Aid.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. High levels of alertness, concentration and initiative.
2. Frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
3. Extensive walking on 14 acres campus required. Ability to physically interact with children including both indoor and outdoor activities.
4. Clean CA DMV record.

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