Executive Director - Learning Centers

PURPOSE:

The Learning Center Executive Director (Executive Director) is responsible for assisting the Lead Pastor with strategic planning and goal setting for the Life Church Learning Centers.  The Executive Director ensures the Learning Centers stay aligned with the goals and objectives of Life Church as directed by the Lead Pastor.  He/She also oversees the day-to-day facilitation of the administrative, financial, and operational functions of the Learning Centers, including facility management, payroll, budgets, and special projects for the Learning Centers.  The Executive Director also serves as the point of contact for government agencies that serve the Learning Centers, including but not limited to CCS, Federal Food Program, Head Start, United Way, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters in Education or equivalent
• Minimum five years experience working in the education system - preferably early childhood

RELATIONSHIP:

The Executive Director is under the direct supervision of the Lead Pastor and is amenable to the Life Church Official Board. 

The following words characterize the expectations of ministry by all church staff as well as relationship among the staff.

*          Loyalty -           Spirit-inspired unity requires persons to serve one another in love.  Respecting the God-ordained leadership of the Body is vital to produce a thriving ministry

*          Growth -           The ministry will grow if the minister is growing.  Personal and ministerial development is important

*          Prayer -            The fire of enthusiasm must come from the altar

*          Excellence -      We must do our best for God deserves the best

*          Serving -           We serve God by serving others

*          Sacrifice -         The minimum requirement is going the second mile

*          Grace - Ministry comes from a tender heart and a gentle spirit

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Learning Center Operations

1. Execute and attain the Learning Center’s short and long-term goals including maintaining enrollment numbers at budgeted levels.
2. Oversee the daily operations of the Learning Centers, including ensuring Director level on-site supervision is in place should the Center Director be absent for longer than two days.
3. Manage Learning Center facilities and administration, including but not limited to supply, maintenance, and minor building repairs.
4. Administer and enforce the Learning Centers administrative policies and procedures to achieve strategic goals.
5. Oversee and supervise the Learning Center Directors.  Serves as the liaison between the Learning Centers and the pastoral team.
6. Ensures Learning Centers stay in alignment with all licensing requirements
7. Maintains employee records for Learning Center personnel.
8. Serves as the primary overseer of the Learning Center databases and systems
9. Continually works to improve Learning Center processes and ensures both Centers align in those goals and processes.
10. Oversees and administers all outside resources that work with the Learning Centers, including Head Start, Texas Workforce Commission, the federal food program.
11. Continually seeks out grant and other opportunities to improve Learning Center services.
12. Ensures Learning Centers are meeting the financial goals set forth by the Lead Pastor.

EXPECTATIONS:

1. Christ-centered behavior at all times - treating people with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity
2. Pleasant and professional personality and appearance
3. Be a member of Life Church adhering to the policies, procedures, and doctrine of Life Church.
4. Demonstrates a strong and growing personal commitment to Jesus Christ
5. Excellent organizational, analytical, financial, and writing skills
6. Proven ability to meet deadlines, develop and implement program policies and procedures, and manage changing and conflicting priorities
7. Outstanding leadership, supervisory, interpersonal, and communication skills
8. Tact, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters