Job Description:
TreeHouse Director
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, St. Louis, MO
Mission: to be a place of Worship, Refuge, and Outreach
Treehouse is a faith-based early childhood learning center.
Director for TreeHouse Learning Center
TreeHouse Learning Center is looking for a Director to lead their student and family centered program that is based on Project Construct theories. The school is located in the Oakville community and is a ministry of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.  We have 130 students, who are 6 weeks old to pre-kindergarten age, and a staff of over 30 full and part time employees. We are a full day, year round program.
Candidates for this position should hold at least a B.S. in Education degree, preferably a degree in Early Childhood. Experience in a Preschool or childcare setting is also preferred.  Knowledge of, or certification in Project Construct would be beneficial. Leadership and management skills are necessary for this position. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate needs to be professional, flexible, positive, spiritual, and have emotional maturity to relate to children, staff and families. The candidate must be able to support teacher growth, create and maintain relationships with parents, and work in partnership with the church and the TreeHouse Board. The director needs to be fiscally responsible and be able to delegate responsibilities appropriately and fairly. The director will oversee and assist the Preschool Staff in administering, planning, and evaluating activities and lesson plans that promote developmentally appropriate learning using Project Construct strategies.
To apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, documentary evidence of academic degrees/license/certifications, two letters of professional reference and answers to the following questions;

1. Describe an ideal preschool classroom. What would it look and sound like?
2. Who are the stakeholders you need to work with to run a preschool? How would you build relationships with these stakeholder groups?
3. What are the benefits of using Project Construct in preschool classrooms?
4. Describe your leadership style.
5. Why should we choose to invite you to have an interview?

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary $55000, commensurate with experience, education
For more information go to:  https: sp4u.org    Contact: Pastor Erica Roth