Just imagine…

à        Experiencing the wonder of an infant’s first steps

à        Reviewing emergent curriculum for a new preschool class

à        Guiding talented and dedicated teachers

à        Leading a parent meeting full of committed people

à        Planning next year’s budget with an eye on success

à        Making a difference in the life of a child and their family

 

Caring for children, helping them learn and grow, watching them explore and discover the world around them are all parts of one of the most inspiring and rewarding jobs available today: Director at Pender United Methodist Church’s Pender Hill School. At Pender Hill School in Fairfax, VA, we spend each day aspiring to become an even greater presence in the lives of the children in our care. Pender Hill provides a place where parents can expect their children to flourish cognitively, emotionally, physically, spiritually and socially. We also provide a place where you can grow both professionally and personally. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with the support, inspiration and resources they need to become successful. Come join us in making a difference and being a positive influence on a child’s future.

 

Pender Hill School is seeking a dynamic individual to lead our Preschool and Mother’s Day Out program into the future. Our school is located near Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Fair Oaks Mall and serves families with children from age 12 months through Pre-Kindergarten.

Pender Hill School has high expectations of our teachers and staff. These expectations allow us to provide an outstanding experience for each child that we serve and their parents. Pender Hill School is a private, Christian, co-educational facility valued in the community, but most of all by our families.

 

Do you possess excellent staff management and leadership capability, marketing, and strategic planning experience and love for children? Are you an enthusiastic leader with a positive attitude? Do you possess exceptional oral and written communication skills? Do you have effective organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills? Do you have exceptional experience with and a desire to work with a diverse population of students, parents, and teachers? Do you possess a genuine commitment to education and learning through play?

 

We’re seeking a qualified, dynamic, creative, committed-to-children, Christian professional who is ready to lead. We are committed to this endeavor and are looking for an Administrator with similar values, goals, dreams, and willingness to work hard to enhance and develop little lives.

 Pender Hill School is an environment where learning and play intertwine into an unforgettable experience for our children and their families. With modern facilities and a loving, positive and faith-filled atmosphere, we need you to continue leading and growing our school.

Qualified candidates will hold a two or four year degree in education with two years experience working with preschool children; be certified in early childhood education or become certified within 2 years of hire and meet all requirements of the Code of Virginia. This is a part-time position -- 30 hours per week -- for 42 weeks a year.

Sound interesting?

Then please submit a resume to: church.office@penderumc.org

                                                Pender United Methodist Church

                                                12401 Alder Woods Drive

                                                Fairfax, VA 22033