Preschool Director
Wellspring Preschool | Sisters, Oregon
Full-time or flexible full-time | 32–40 hours per week
Salary: $41,000–$46,000 annually at full-time
About Wellspring Preschool
Wellspring Preschool is a ministry of Wellhouse Church serving families throughout Sisters and Central Oregon.
We partner with parents during some of the most formative years of a child’s life by providing exceptional early childhood education within a joyful, Christ-centered environment. We believe every child is uniquely created by God and every family deserves to be known, valued, and supported.
Our commitment is to prepare children not only for kindergarten, but for a lifelong journey of learning, character, and faith.
About the Position
The Preschool Director provides leadership for the overall health, quality, and growth of Wellspring Preschool.
Working alongside classroom teachers, the Director oversees daily operations, develops and supports staff, partners with families, ensures licensing compliance, and helps cultivate a joyful, Christ-centered learning environment.
This is not primarily a classroom lead-teacher position. The Director serves as the overall program leader while remaining actively connected to the classrooms through coaching, instructional support, break coverage, behavior support, and assistance during staff absences or unexpected needs.
As a ministry of Wellhouse Church, the Director also collaborates with church leadership to ensure the preschool remains an integrated and thriving ministry serving children, families, and the surrounding community.
What You’ll Do:
Lead the Program
- Ensure compliance with Oregon licensing requirements and maintain required records
- Oversee enrollment, scheduling, family communication, purchasing, and daily operations
- Steward the preschool budget in collaboration with church leadership
- Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment
- Ensure preschool operations reflect the mission and values of Wellhouse Church
Strengthen the Team
- Recruit, onboard, mentor, and support preschool staff
- Foster a healthy, collaborative, team-first culture
- Provide classroom observations, coaching, and encouragement
- Coordinate staff training and professional development
- Ensure staff maintain required licensing and continuing education
Support the Classrooms
- Provide instructional support across both classrooms
- Float between classrooms as needed throughout the day
- Provide teacher break and lunch coverage
- Assist during staff absences and unexpected classroom needs
- Build meaningful relationships with children while modeling excellence in early childhood education
Partner with Families
- Build strong, trust-filled relationships with families
- Lead tours and enrollment conversations with prospective families
- Communicate through newsletters, meetings, and daily interaction
- Partner with families regarding student development and behavioral concerns
- Represent Wellspring Preschool with warmth, professionalism, and excellence
Help Grow the Ministry
- Participate in state and community grant opportunities
- Attend required grant trainings and professional development
- Complete grant and licensing documentation and reporting
- Collaborate on enrollment growth, marketing, and community partnerships
- Recommend improvements that strengthen the long-term health of the preschool
Organizational Leadership
The Preschool Director serves as an active member of the Wellhouse Church staff team.
The Director will:
- Participate in staff meetings and collaborative ministry planning
- Foster a strong partnership between the preschool and church
- Model Christ-centered leadership, professionalism, and teamwork
- Support the mission, values, and Statement of Faith of Wellhouse Church
Qualifications
- Meets Oregon Preschool Director qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
- Previous experience leading an early childhood education program preferred
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to mentor staff and build healthy relationships with families
- Alignment with the mission, values, and Statement of Faith of Wellhouse Church
Compensation and Benefits
- Flexible full-time schedule of 32–40 hours per week
- Salary of $41,000–$46,000 annually at full-time
- $4,500 annual healthcare allowance
- Paid ongoing training and professional development
- Significant staff tuition discount
- Schedule follows the local school district calendar, including holidays and breaks
- Year-round pay
- August planning and preparation period before the school year
Schedule Flexibility
We recognize that the right candidate may need some flexibility in structuring the workweek. While the Director must be consistently available to support preschool operations, staff, and families, the final schedule may be shaped collaboratively within the needs of the program.
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Lead Pastor
Works collaboratively with: Church staff, church leadership, and the preschool team
Apply
If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to help lead a Christ-centered preschool where children and families are known and cared for, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $41,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
