JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Riverbend Preschool Assistant Director
Reporting to: RBCS Director
Hours per week: 40
FLSA: Exempt (paid salary)
Date: October 2026
Purpose: The Riverbend Preschool Assistant Director assists the Preschool Director in operating and managing all aspets of the school’s program including preparing and managing a budget, arranging for substitute teachers and providing administrative support.
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Riverbend Church Vision Statement: “We envision a welcoming community, in service to others, compelled by God’s grace.”
Riverbend Christian School Vision: “Let them come. Let them learn. Let them grow in grace.”
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CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disability Act, may include the characteristic duties, knowledge, skills and abilities noted herein, however, this list represents EXAMPLES ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
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Key Responsibilities:
Spiritual Leadership:
- Integrate Christian principles and values into the curriculum, activities, and daily routines.
- Foster a Christ-centered environment that supports the spiritual growth of children, staff, and families.
- Lead or coordinate devotionals, prayers, and chapel time for students and staff.
- Serve as a role model of Christian faith and values in all interactions.
School Leadership:
- Assumes the responsibilities of the director in the director’s absence or as directed.
- Help to oversee the daily operations of the school ensuring compliance with church and school policies, licensing regulations, health & safety standards.
- Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe, organized and effective learning environment.
- Assist in the accreditation preparation process and ongoing maintenance of any accreditation earned.
- Attend all called Riverbend Church staff meetings.
- Help to ensure confidentiality of all staff, student and family records and information.
Budget/Accounting:
- Assist the Director in preparing the annual budget for approval by Director and School Board
- May approve time entries for staff for payroll deadlines.
Database Maintenance & Tuition:
- Maintain family database
- Maintain control of class lists, waiting lists, filling vacancies and ensure completion of enrollment paperwork
- Prepare mail-out for staff and create packets for staff orientation for school year and summer term.
- Responsible for maintaining a substitute list, calling and scheduling substitutes.
Training:
- Assist Director in preparing for orientation and ensure annual training hours are scheduled and attendance is tracked for teachers and other staff
- Attain 36 hours of annual training; maintain current CPR & First Aid certificates
State Licensing:
- Develop and maintain good working relationship with state licensing authorities and community contacts
- Uphold general oversight of appearance, cleanliness and repair of the buildings and playgrounds under State licenings requirements
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws
Staffing:
- Assist Director in the hiring process and ensure that the school is staffed appropriately
- Maintain current staff files and submit criminal history background checks for all staff
- Assist in fostering a collaborative and supportive team culture rooted in Christian values.
Calendar and Events:
- Assist the director in creating weeky reminders, checking mailboxes and staying informed of events occurring at the school and on Riverbend Campus.
- Assist the director with preparation of the annual school and camp calendars.
- Assist the director and work with Board in preparation of school-wide events (i.e. Riverfest, Christmas Program, Teacher Appreciation, and various fundraising events.)
Other:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood or Elementary Education
- Texas Child Care Directors license
- CPR and First Aid certifications
- Must meet Director Qualifications outlined by the Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services
- Effectively organize and prioritize assignments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A servant’s heart and ability to be flexible and accommodating to other staff members, church congregants and the public who may call for church business or ministerial care
- Must be able to sit, bend, stretch, squat, walk and lift up to 30 lbs.
Work Environment:
- This is a full-time position that will require flexibility, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, or Elementary Education
- Texas Child Care Directors license
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications
- Meet Director Qualifications outlined by the Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize assignments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A servant's heart and ability to be flexible and accommodating to staff, church congregants, and the public
- Ability to sit, bend, stretch, squat, walk, and lift up to 30 pounds
What We Do
Riverbend Church is an Austin congregation whose vision is to be a welcoming community, in service to others and compelled by God’s grace. Its mission is to serve the bruised, battered, broken, and bored of its community and the world, reclaiming, restoring, and reproducing for Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God. It brings people together for worship, care, spiritual growth, and service in Austin and beyond.
