Our Team Philosophy
Each team member, whether caregiver, teacher, aide, custodian, cook, substitute, driver, or director, is just as important as the next. Each has a role to play in the whole, just as each part of the body performs a role in the full function of the body.
We make a commitment to care for each staff member. Staff at our center is family; and, we are partners together in providing quality early childhood education and care.
We understand that qualified and dedicated teaching staff is the key to child success. Each staff member is hired to meet or exceed the qualifications for the position and in keeping with our Christian faith and character. Ongoing in‐service training is provided covering a variety of specific topics, including: child development; health, safety and nutrition; curriculum; professionalism; special needs; and community.
Are you a Christian? Do you want to be a positive influence in the lives of children and their families? Do you like to have fun and laugh easily? Do you meet challenges with a positive attitude?
Did you answer "Yes" to these questions? We want to talk to you!! You may be just the person to share the Love of Jesus with children and their families. We are looking for Christian role models who exhibit the fruits of the Spirit as listed in Galatians 5:22.
Please contact us for possible available positions. We would love to hear from you!
Want more information about employment at our center? Get our Employee handbook here...
Our Administrative Team
Dianna Kifer, EXECUTIVE Director
Dianna has been with the center since November, 1999. She has over 40 years of experience in the field of early childhood education and care, working in the positions of parent educator, teacher, assistant director, director, and trainer. She has a BA in Early Childhood Education/Special Education and a MAED in Early Childhood Education.
Stacy Martin, PERSONNEL Director
Stacy has been with the center since shortly after its opening in 1995. She has grown with the center into her present position of Personnel Director. She directly supervises all personnel issues.
Chris Bryant, FINANCE Director
Chris has volunteered in various capacities over the life of the center. She was hired as a substitute in 1999 and began working full time in the office in 2005. As Finance Director, she uses her financial and computer skills to maintain financial records, prepare reports, and communicate financial matters to parents, management, and the Church. She has a BS degree in Computer Science.
Middle River Baptist Church CDC Advisory Committee
The church has an advisory committee that helps the CDC Administration in planning and executing the center’s program. The committee is comprised of church members knowledgeable in the fields of education, finance, and facilities management. The committee meets with CDC Adminsistration on a monthly basis to review finances, develop plans, and address any concerns that arise.
To contact our CDC Commttee, email our Commttee Chair, Theresa Sassard, here…