What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Director position at St. Mary of Sorrows Preschool?
St. Mary of Sorrows Preschool, a stand alone Catholic parish preschool serving 2 ½ to 5 year old students, approximately 50 children in the program, seeks a vibrant, Christ-centered, devoted leader to serve as Preschool Director. The Director will oversee the daily operations of the Preschool program and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program at St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, including staff management, curriculum development, budgeting and financial planning, and ensuring compliance with diocesan, county, and state regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall academic, social, and emotional development of the children in the programs. The Preschool Director also acts as a role model for staff and ensures a safe and secure learning environment for the children. We are a Religiously Exempt Catholic Stand Alone Preschool within the Diocese of Arlington that fosters play based curriculum and offers Catechesis of the Good Shepherd faith based learning.
Candidates must be a practicing Catholic in good standing. Candidates must hold a master’s degree in school administration by an accredited university or a master’s degree in another academic related field with a minimum of five years teaching experience in the Catholic schools., or hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and be willing to complete a Master’s degree in school administration within 3 years.
This position is available for the 2026 – 2027 school year. Salary will be competitive and negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience. To apply, please complete the application process outlined on the Office of Catholic School’s website at https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/catholic-schools/careers/application/. The deadline to apply is Thursday, April 30, 2026.