About the Opportunity

*A more extensive job description will be provided to candidates early in the interview process.  

The Preschool Director is responsible for four key areas of ministry:

1. Preschool Groups

1. Preschool Ministry Administration

1. Mother's Morning Out

1. General Childcare

Preschool Groups

• Develop and execute a system of weekly worker scheduling

• Recruit, enlist, equip, schedule, and energize workers to make sure all classes are covered before Sunday and Wednesday 

• Research and select transformative age-specific curriculum and train leaders on effectively teaching it

• Ensure all curriculum, resources, teaching aids, and toys are prepared in advance 

• Develop a system and culture of communicating with and ministering directly to parents, particularly moms

• Constantly assess, manage, and execute a system of security

• Manage all Wednesday night preschool needs within program format 

Preschool Ministry Administration

• Manage preschool ministry through Realm, including a seamless and joyful check-in process

• Manage ministry calendaring, class roles, budget, payroll, timecards, and purchase orders 

• Communicate effectively to preschool staff

• Communicate major preschool activities in church-wide contexts

• Maintain supplies and resources

General Childcare

• Approve and manage all preschool childcare requests and needs 

• Ensure usage of secure check-in and pickup strategies 

• Recruit and train lay leaders and volunteers 

• Make the experience safe for kids yet easy for parents 

Mother's Morning Out

• Oversee the Mother's Morning Out Director to facilitate shared space, effective programming, and calendar coordination of shared space

•  Review the Mother's Morning Out budget

Requirements:  

• Vibrant faith in and walk with Jesus Christ 

• Membership at Prince Avenue Baptist Church 

• Positive personality that is warm with people yet highly organized and purposeful 

• Passion for young children 

• Desire to help train up each generation of young mothers 

• Boldness to lead, handle conflict, and deal with difficult parents and situations 

• Insistence on security as a top priority 

• Ability to hire staff and recruit and schedule volunteers 

• Ability and willingness to delegate responsibilities to employees and volunteers 

• Capable of developing a high degree of respect and confidence from a wide range of individuals 

• Consent to a criminal background check and drug screening required 

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree

• Curriculum writing experience and aptitude

• Budgeting and resource management experience

• Experience leading Preschool Ministry in a larger church setting

About the Community

Located in the heart of one of Georgia's fastest-growing areas, Oconee County and the town of Bogart offer the charm of a close-knit community alongside the opportunities of a thriving university city. Families are drawn here for the nationally-ranked schools, safe neighborhoods, and strong sense of community, while the nearby city of Athens—home to the University of Georgia—brings energy, diversity, and cultural richness. This unique blend makes Bogart an ideal place for both raising a family and reaching people of all ages with the gospel. With new neighborhoods, businesses, and young families continuing to move in, the area is poised for even greater growth, creating exciting opportunities for ministry and kingdom impact.