Daycare Director

Vaumc; Stafford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community church in Stafford is seeking a full‑time Daycare Director. This role involves establishing policies, overseeing the daycare, and coordinating programs that support child development. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of managerial experience in a daycare. Responsibilities include managing budgets, hiring staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Interested applicants should apply via email with their resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in a leadership/managerial position in a daycare preferred.
• Knowledge of state regulations applicable to daycare management.
• Ability to maintain CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the Daycare to meet strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain an effective team environment with regular communication.
• Manage the financial aspects of the daycare, including budgeting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Budget development

Leadership techniques

Curriculum design

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Stafford, VA, is seeking a full‑time Daycare Director. It is our intention to open a daycare in the fall of 2026. The position of Daycare Director is open now so that the individual hired to ultimately run the daycare will be an integral part of establishing the policies, procedures, and environment for the facility. This position will have responsibility for bringing the church’s vision of the Daycare to life. They would oversee and coordinate the Daycare at Ebenezer Church to meet the church’s strategic vision of transforming lives through Jesus Christ. Manage a daycare environment that strives to develop all areas of a child’s growth including spiritual, social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development.

The Director will develop and maintain an effective team environment to include consistent and regular communication/team meetings and team building and morale‑boosting activities; constantly evaluate the ability of the daycare to meet the needs of the community and the strategic goals of the church and respond accordingly in conjunction with the Daycare Governing Board; promote the daycare in the community through public awareness by providing information and tours to prospective parents; provide effective and timely communications to parents to include creating, compiling, and updating all necessary forms, handbooks, etc; establish and maintain positive relationships with parents, church staff, and other community members; establish a process for regular communication with parents and guardians regarding child development and behavior; coordinate the enrollment of children and maintain current files on each child; hire classroom leads and assistants, inform Staff‑Parish Relations Committee of selections and credentials, and maintain current employee files; provide direction and supervision to the daycare staff, including establishing standards and expectations, approving curriculum and daily planning, and conducting yearly evaluations; coordinate with all church leaders to understand KidzCare needs for church events; create, oversee, and maintain a safe, clean, caring and constructive nursery environment for KidzCare Ministry, including during worship services; create a regular work schedule for KidzCare workers, ultimately integrating with Daycare staff planning; maintain health and safety standards as set forth by the Virginia Department of Social Services for religious‑exempt programs; coordinate inspections and file paperwork with D.S.S.; manage the financial aspects of the daycare; utilize data from the church data management system to support decision making; identify current trends in daycare management/oversight and promote new ideas to expand the scope and capabilities of Ebenezer’s Daycare; and continue to develop and grow personally and professionally in regard to the Christian faith.

The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field; five years’ experience in a leadership/managerial position in a daycare, to include responsibility for compliance with state regulations is preferred; knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects; knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources; knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop and monitor budgets and financial resources; and ability to maintain CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.

Click here for a detailed job description (pdf). Apply via email or pick up an application in the church office. Send resume, completed application (click here for pdf)) and a cover letter highlighting your interest in serving as the Daycare Director noting any relevant work experience. Email to [e-mail] and indicate “Daycare Director” in the subject line, or mail to Ebenezer UMC, 161 Embrey Mill Rd. Stafford, VA 22554.