Full Time Preschool Director

St. John the Baptist Preschool in Tipton, IN is seeking a Full-Time Preschool Director for our 3, 4, 5, and Junior Kindergarten program. At St. John’s Preschool we strive to develop thinking skills, language skills, physical skills, emotional and social skills of our students as well as provide a wonderful environment for spiritual development. The Director would oversee all curriculum development, implementation, and classroom instruction as well as supervise and work closely with the Assistant Teacher. Additionally, the director would facilitate registration, market and grow the program, and serve on the Pastorate Leadership Team.

Summary: Responsible for the successful operation of the pre-school.

Essential Duties:

1. Hire, train, manage and oversee the preschool staff to ensure quality early childhood education.

2. Train new employees and provide ongoing training for all preschool staff.

3. Coordinate the preschool schedule/calendar.

4. Serve as the lead customer service contact for families in the preschool; including answering questions, welcoming families and promoting the program.

5. Act as the liaison between the preschool and other areas of the parish.

6. Work with accounting or business manager to establish, monitor and analyze the preschool budget.

7. Develop and implement preschool policies and procedures.

8. Order supplies for the preschool.

9. Coordinate and attend all preschool functions.

10. Conduct preschool staff meetings and develop fundraising initiatives.
 

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Education/Experience:

· Completion of or progress towards a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.

· Current Certification in CPR/First Aid.

· Possess Respect & ability to uphold Catholic School Teachings.

· Able to honor & maintain confidentiality.

· Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols.

· Supervisory experience preferred.

· Should be familiar with pre-school curriculum and best practices to implement instruction.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Able to move about the work environment

· While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus

· Visual acuity to see computer screen

· Able to move tables and chairs to arrange meeting spaces

· Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

· Able to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool if necessary
 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, evenings, and weekends as required.

· This job operates in an office/school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.