What are the responsibilities and job description for the St. Joseph, Fort Wayne - PK Director/Lead Teacher (Fort Wayne, IN) position at St. Joseph, Fort Wayne?
Position: Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher with Program Director Responsibilities
About Us:
St. Joseph Catholic School is a Christ-centered learning community committed to forming the hearts and minds of children through academic excellence, character development, and deepening of faith. Our Pre-Kindergarten program meets the high-quality standards outlined by Paths to QUALITY™, and we are seeking a mission-driven educator to serve as both the classroom lead teacher and program director.
Position Summary: The Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher with Director Responsibilities plays a dual role in our early childhood program: leading instruction in the Pre-K classroom while also overseeing the daily operations, compliance, and staff support of the Pre-K program. This position is ideal for an experienced early childhood educator who is ready to step into a leadership role while maintaining hands-on classroom teaching responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, faith-based instruction for 3–5-year-old children
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Foster a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that reflects Catholic values and high-quality early learning practices
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Ensure daily operations of the Pre-K program are compliant with state licensing requirements and Paths to QUALITY™ standards
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Monitor and support classroom staff performance through regular coaching, observations, and feedback
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Maintain accurate records for student attendance, developmental assessments, and regulatory documentation
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Serve as the point of contact for licensing visits, CACFP monitoring, and quality assurance audits
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Collaborate with school leadership to promote family engagement, continuous improvement, and spiritual formation of the children
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Support and mentor assistant teachers and paraprofessionals working within the Pre-K setting
Minimum Qualifications: Holding a Child Development Associate (CDA).
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Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field, or minimum required Child Development Associate (CDA).
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Preferred at least three years of experience in an early childhood classroom, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred
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Meets Indiana Director qualifications for licensed child care ministries
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Preferred Strong knowledge of Indiana Early Learning Foundations and Paths to QUALITY™ framework
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Practicing Catholic preferred but not required, must demonstrate commitment to the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
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Other Preferred Qualifications:
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CPR/First Aid certification issued within the last year
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Familiarity with Conscious Discipline or other positive behavior support systems
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Experience with staff evaluation and regulatory compliance
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Principal Fernanda Becker @ fbecker@saintjosephcatholicfw.org
Please apply at: diocesefwsb.org/careers
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
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