Director; St. John Parish Preschool

Position Summary

The Preschool Director manages all aspects of the preschool in accordance with the objectives and requirements established by the Pastor of Saint John Church and the State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Education. The Director shall create a nurturing, happy, and safe environment that fosters curiosity and a love for learning. This position is responsible for creating policies, managing staff and serving young families in our community.

Responsibilities

• To ensure the Catholic identity of the school where Christian morals and values are taught.
• Maintain overall responsibility for the administration of the preschool in accordance with the objectives and requirements established by the Pastor of St. John Parish and the State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Education.
• Follow all state licensing guidelines and implement a curriculum that promotes play-based opportunities for learning.
• Act as the educational leader of the school, responsible for its day-to-day operation.
• Manage daily operations of the preschool, including administrative, recordkeeping, and budgetary responsibilities.
• Develop, support, and maintain child-centered, play-based, emergent curriculum.
• Provide an environment that promotes the emotional, social, spiritual, cognitive, and physical development of each child.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, ensuring health and safety guidelines and procedures (state and local) are implemented and maintained.
• Plan yearly school calendar.
• Oversee the admissions and enrollment process, including meeting and touring prospective families.
• Oversee hiring, supervision, support and evaluation of teachers and staff.
• Provide professional development opportunities.
• Cultivate and foster a sense of inclusion to all members of the school community including children, families and staff.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education, Early Childhood Education and/or related academic work, including administrative and classroom experience.
• A practicing Roman Catholic
• Early childhood leaching experience.
• Supervisory experience in classroom education
• Experience supervising teachers.
• Experience managing a school program (preferably for early childhood)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to effectively respond to unexpected situations.
• Ability to be in tune with staff, children and parents to identify needs and develop programs to meet those needs.
  
  

To apply for this job, email your details to sjpps2025@gmail.com.