Preschool Director

St. Rose is a Catholic school dedicated to helping students become scholars and disciples of Jesus who are going to college and getting into heaven. St. Rose serves a diverse community of learners who are committed to a rigorous and inspiring Catholic education. At St. Rose we develop students' minds, the character and faith of their hearts, and we foster students' pride and accomplishment in creating high-quality real world work. Our students are active learners and agents of change for good. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy is looking forward to hiring a new member of our crew for the 2022-2023 school year. St. Rose is a vibrant community that proudly serves 218 students from Pre-K through 8th grade.

This role is a dual position, wherein the individual would serve as both the preschool director and the homeroom teacher in one of the preschool classrooms.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have a bachelor's degree in ECE or special education/elementary education

Per our NAEYC accreditation, this role requires 24 ECE credit hours and 9 administrative credit hours

Must meet CDHS Preschool Director requirements

Teaching experience preferred

Complete Archdiocese of Denver Safe Environment Training.

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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.