Job Title: Preschool Director/Teacher
Date position will become available: July 1, 2023
Salary range: $50,000-55,000
Minimum qualifications:
Person of strong faith, actively engaged in faith community
Must meet Colorado State requirements for licensing and certification for Preschool Director/Teacher
Prefer degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development, or Child Psychology
Must meet Colorado Department of Human Services Early Childhood Director/Teacher qualifications for a large center/preschool
Technology proficient, especially with Microsoft Office Suite and educational software programs
Performance Responsibilities:
Share in the religious mission of the school
Teach in a manner consistent with the academic, social, moral and religious teachings of the Catholic Church
Build a school culture that is child-centered and child-focused
Possess the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all children
Create a positive classroom and school environment
Mentor and guide school staff, especially new teachers; build a positive team culture
Employ effective conflict resolution skills with children as well as adults
Evaluate and select developmentally appropriate curriculum
Possess excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and academic skills
Demonstrate excellent parent communication skills
Be energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Attract volunteers and mobilize parent support to benefit the school, including fundraising activities
Demonstrate/use a variety of appropriate teaching strategies, instructional materials/activities, and teaching modes to accommodate a variety of learning styles and diocesan curriculum requirements
Work collaboratively with church staff to schedule events, reserve facility space, and integrate preschool families into community life
Demonstrate excellent budgeting and financial management skills
Accurately track enrollment and actively work to recruit new families and students
Ensure the school is following all established safety and security protocols
Work well within the Unified Catholic School system
Summary of Additional Expectations:
Assume daily operations of Preschool Program including: building Catholic culture, hiring and evaluating staff, implementing curriculum, preparing and monitoring budget, enrollment, developing activities that result in the growth of the school
Physical strength and endurance to provide bodily care to preschoolers, including lifting
A warm and friendly personality
Experience: Prior experience working in an early childhood setting is a plus
For more information on the position, please contact:
Person: Linda Van Matre
School: Pax Christi Catholic Preschool (formerly St. Katharine Drexel) Address: 10675 Jaguar Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Phone: 720-419-0131
Email: [email protected]
Application can be found at: https://form.jotform.com/221157049623150
Lone Tree, CO 80124