Wesley Memorial School Director

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
High Point, North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 03/02/2024
Categories: Christian Teacher - Church/Ministry - Other
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Pay: $45,000
Employee Workplace: On-site
Job Description:

The role of Director at Wesley Memorial School (WMS), located in High Point, North Carolina, will administer the day-to-day operations and long-term planning of the weekday early childhood ministry at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church.  This will include, but may not be limited to developing, organizing, and implementing plans and policies reflecting the church’s desires to reach out to the community.  The Director will provide a developmentally appropriate and nurturing learning environment for children ranging from infant – kindergarten through Wesley Memorial School and WMS Summer Camp.

The Director should be well organized, a good communicator, and work well in a team environment.  The Director will supervise 25+ staff members.

Wesley Memorial School has multiple class offerings Monday – Friday from 9am -1pm and has an average enrollment of 145 children with a waiting list.

Qualifications:

  • A heart for the local church, a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and a passion to help others find and follow Jesus
  • Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family & Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, or a related field of study. The Director should also have experience or training in management, leadership, and curriculum.
  • Have prior experience as a childhood program director, preferably in a Christian weekday school setting

Hours and Salary: Full time with benefits, mid-$40K’s

Start Date – May 1, 2024

Resumes should be sent to Ren Lackey, WMS Advisory Board Chair and/or Laney Morris, Wesley Memorial Co-Lay Leader.  Please send resumes on or before March 8, 2024 and reference WMS Director on the Subject line.

wrlackey@gmail.com

lcmorris2119@aol.com

About Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church is a growing and vibrant congregation located in the Triad area of North Carolina. We are a theologically orthodox Methodist church that is firmly rooted in the Wesleyan tradition. God has great plans for Wesley Memorial. Come join a wonderful staff and ministry team! 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for leading the praise team and the congregation in contemporary worship through music.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                 

Leads the Praise Team

  • Discerns the talent level of the various Praise Team members and ensures that musical selections are consistent with the abilities of the team.
  • Organize and lead the Praise Team in rehearsals and in worship services.
  • Organizes a rotation of musicians and vocalists
  • Recruit new team members and shepherd existing members

Prepares and Leads Music for 9:45am Contemporary Worship Service

  • Facilitate a weekly worship experience that is yielded to the Holy Spirit and empowers God’s people to worship God in spirit and in truth
  • Stays current on contemporary musical trends.
  • Studies and understands the demographics of the congregation.
  • Coordinates with the Contemporary Worship Associate Pastor and/orSenior Pastor regarding worship themes.
  • Plans music consistent with themes and the liturgical calendar.
  • Equipment maintenance

Other

  • May be assigned other tasks by the Senior Pastor and/or clergy team

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Minimum High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Demonstrated experience performing and leading musicians in a contemporary worship setting
  • Knowledge of music from a wide variety of styles that are appropriate for Christian worship
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills

 

Interested applicants? Email cchilton@wesleymemorial.org to submit their resume and a video of a recent worship service

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