Child Care Director

Director Job Description, Trinity Children’s Center (TCC)

Position Title: Director of Trinity Children’s Center (TCC)

Organization: Trinity Children’s Center / Trinity Lutheran Church

Location: Brainerd, MN

Position Type: Full-Time, Regular

Reports To: Lead Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church & Monthly to the TCC Ministry Team

Supervises: TCC Teaching Staff, Assistant Teachers, Aides, Volunteers

Position Overview

The Director of Trinity Children’s Center (TCC) provides administrative, financial, operational, and spiritual leadership for a licensed Christian childcare and preschool program serving children from birth through school age (including kindergarten) with a maximum licensed capacity of 85 children.

The Director is responsible for maintaining a safe, nurturing, Christian-based educational environment that promotes each child’s holistic development—spiritually, emotionally, physically, and academically. This role requires strategic leadership in financial management, enrollment growth, regulatory compliance, curriculum development, and staff supervision.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. Spiritual & Programmatic Leadership

• Christian Ministry Integration: Maintain and strengthen TCC’s mission as a Christian preschool center that shares God’s love with children and serves as an outreach to the broader community.
• Program & Curriculum Development: Oversight and continuous enhancement of age-appropriate, faith-integrated learning curricula for children across all age groups (infants through school-age/kindergarten).
• Family & Community Outreach: Cultivate a welcoming, supportive environment for families from all religious backgrounds while ensuring consistent communication regarding center activities and student progress.

2. Financial Oversight & Budgeting

• Budget Management: Develop, manage, and monitor the annual operating budget for TCC in coordination with the TCC Ministry Team and a representative of the TLC Finance team.
• Financial Controls & Reporting: Oversee center revenue, program expenses, fee structures, and childcare tuition rates. Provide regular financial updates and operational reporting to the TCC Ministry Team.
• Resource Optimization: Maintain purchasing oversight for educational materials, supplies, and facility/classroom equipment while working within designated budget constraints.

3. Operations & Enrollment Management

• Capacity & Enrollment Optimization: Lead student recruitment, admissions, and retention initiatives to maintain optimal enrollment up to the licensed capacity of no more than 85 children across all age groups licensed by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Family Services.
• Licensing & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Family Services (DCYF) Minnesota Rule 3 licensing regulations, state health and safety codes, and local licensed childcare center requirements. Maintain overall accountability for compliance, required records, staff qualifications and training, inspections, emergency preparedness, and Center policies.
• Facility Coordination: Collaborate with church leadership and facility management to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained physical environment for children and staff.

4. Staffing, Supervision & Evaluation

• Recruitment & Hiring: Handle all recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of TCC staff (teachers, assistant teachers, and aides) in consultation with the TCC Ministry Team..
• Performance Reviews: Conduct quarterly feedback sessions and annual performance evaluations for all TCC personnel following established policy guidelines.
• Staff Development & Training: Schedule and lead professional development, safe-church training, required continuing education, and team meetings to promote high-quality instruction and care.
• Scheduling & Personnel Management: Manage staff work schedules, substitute coverage, shift assignments, and time-off/PTO requests.

5. Governance & Administrative Collaboration

• TCC Ministry Team & Pastoral Reporting: Report monthly to the TCC Ministry Team. Maintain strong alignment and communication with the Lead Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church.
• Vision Council Monthly Reporting: Prepare and submit a monthly report to the Vision Council outlining enrollment changes, budget updates, and current and future needs to support center programming.
• Policy Compliance: Implement and uphold Trinity Children’s Center Personnel Policies and TCC Policy & Procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: MN Rule 3 Center Director Statute Information and teacher requirements Statute Information: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related field (or equivalent credentials meeting state licensing requirements for Center Directors).
• Experience:
• Demonstrated administrative or supervisory experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool setting.
• Proven experience in financial planning, budget oversight, and staff management.
• Licensure: Must meet or exceed Minnesota DCYF requirements for a Childcare Center Director, including required background checks.
• Core Competencies:
• Strong Christian faith and commitment to leading a faith-based early learning program.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficiency with office technology, childcare management software, and basic financial tools.
• Training & Credentialing: Selected candidate of choice would be expected to complete required credentialed programs to maintain program status (example: Parent Aware).

Compensation/Benefits

· Compensation starting $58,900/salary based on education and experience.

· Health Insurance and Related Benefits Negotiable

Closing Date: On or before October 28, 2026.

To Apply, Send Resume and Cover Letter to: Pastor Kim Suhr, [email protected]

Pay: From $58,900.00 per year

Work Location: In person