Preschool Director

Job: Full-Time Preschool Director

Grade/Ages: Preschool 2.5 years-old - Preschool 4 years-old

Pay Type and Range: Salary $36715-$67829 based on education and work experience

Benefits:  life, medical, dental, eye insurance, and emergency assistance funds available 

Description: Blessed Sacrament Catholic School seeks a caring, cooperative, and motivated Preschool Director. The Preschool Director is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver.  The director is hired by and directly accountable to the principal and pastor of the school. 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. 

Education and Experience: 

• Large-Center Director Certification in the state of Colorado;
• Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education;
• Two to four years of early childhood education experience;
• Supervisory experience in a school or child care setting;
• Compliance with Safe Environment requirements (after being hired).

Other Requirements:

• 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;
• Experience working with children; 
• Requires lifting up to 40 pounds and carrying up to 40 pounds;
• Going up and down multiple flights of stairs daily;
• Positive references and recommendations;
• Successfully pass a criminal background check;
• Ability to execute appropriate safety and emergency procedures, including leading evacuations and providing basic first aid.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties of the Preschool Director will include but are not limited to:

• Teach and act in accordance with doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church;
• Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Blessed Sacrament Catholic school;
• Provide age appropriate instructional programming following the curriculum of the Archdiocese of Denver, including lesson planning, classroom preparation, and assessment student performance;
• Provide direction, oversight, and management of the school’s After Care program;
• Must have the necessary background and training in preschool education methods and subject areas;
• 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;
• Thorough knowledge of preschool licensing requirements;
• Effective supervisory skills and ability to manage a large preschool team;
• Effective listening and verbal communication skills;
• Knowledge of and willingness to implement safety and emergency procedures;
• Provide age appropriate instructional feedback and guidance for teachers;
• Strong time organizational management skills; 
• Maintain state licensure for the preschool program;
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, colleagues, and principal;
• Participate in all Archdiocese of Denver in-service and training programs, and participate in all local school sponsored professional development and training programs and initiatives unless exempted or excused by principal;
• Attend all required faculty and staff meetings, unless exempted or excused by principal;
• Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school related meetings, activities, and projects;
• Follows established procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of students;
• Perform administrative duties and all other duties as assigned by the school principal.

To apply: Please email your résumé, copies of formal education transcripts, and copies of early childhood level credentials to Sara Alkayali at s.alkayali@bscs-denver.net. All applicants must also apply to the Archdiocese of Denver either before or after being hired for a teaching position.