Alliance for Catholic Education
Saint Joseph School (SJS) is seeking a pre-K director. The ideal candidate will be a team player, confident to work independently and manage preschool daily operations, while complying with state and local requirements, and willing to receive direction from the administration.
SJS educates in the spirit of the Gospel, inspiring Catholic values, academic excellence, global awareness and service to those in need. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. The ideal candidate would be one who embraces the SJS mission and who is looking for a place in which to be appreciated, respected and supported.
The full-time position offers a salary of $42,000 to $52,000.
Essential responsibilities: Oversees the daily operations of the preschool program; collaborates with the administration and peers in upholding the school mission, policies and school procedures; ensures successful implementation of approved preschool curriculum by providing and maintaining quality educational programs according to school mission; recruits, hires and trains preschool staff; assists with the after-school program; promotes and retains enrollment and markets the preschool program; continually seeks ways to manage and reduce expenses without sacrificing quality or service; balances profitability with priorities related to staff, children and families; applies state and local guidelines and ensures compliance according to licensing requirements; maintains accurate files and records for staff, children and activities required by state licensing board
Requirements: Outstanding communication skills and: A bachelor’s degree in science of early childhood education; or proven leadership in early childcare facility with an associate degree in early childhood education; or a bachelor’s degree in related field and a total of two years of relevant work experience; or a bachelor's degree in business, management or administration field with credit hours in early childhood development or experience with young children
Benefits: Full-time employees qualify for medical, vision and dental insurance. Free cafeteria lunch provided.