Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: ST MARY CATHOLIC PARISH IN LITTLETO - Littleton, CO
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Not Specified
Salary Range: $48,000.00 - $58,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Education
Description
JOB PURPOSE:
This position will serve as the Director of the St. Mary Preschool. The director will manage all aspects of the preschool program, including academic, enrollment, and financial matters. The director is hired by and directly accountable to the school principal. The director is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. The director cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must meet CDHS Preschool Director requirements
Teaching experience preferred (but not required)
Complete Archdiocese of Denver Safe Environment Training.
Minimum of 5 yrs experience in a large preschool setting (50 children or more)
COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043);
- Refrain from promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals;
- Effective supervisory skills;
- Effective listening and verbal communication skills;
- Must have the necessary background and training in early childhood education methods;
- Must have understanding of child development skills necessary to relate to the students being taught;
- Must have appropriate control and discipline techniques to successfully manage a classroom;
- Must work cooperatively with school staff and administration;
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills;
- Knowledge of and willingness to implement safety and emergency procedures;
- Positive references and recommendations;
- Complete necessary training as required by CDHS and the Archdiocese of Denver Office of Catholic Schools;
- Successfully complete CPR/1st aid training and Universal Precautions upon hire;
- Successfully pass a criminal background check upon hire.
