Preschool Director- Saint Thomas the Apostle Preschool

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Saint Thomas the Apostle Preschool
Saint Thomas the Apostle Preschool operates within the Archdiocese of San Francisco, serving families
and students age 2 thorough 5 (pre-K). Saint Thomas the Apostle Preschool is part of the larger Saint Monica-Saint
Thomas the Apostle Parish operation. The preschool is located on the Saint Thomas the Apostle Church campus
and Saint Monica Elementary School is located on the Saint Monica Church campus. Both schools collaborate
within the larger parish.
Seeking Preschool Director
Title: Preschool Director
Reports To: Elementary School Principal and Pastor/Administrator
Office/ Dept: Preschool Campus of Saint Monica-Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish
FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Job Description):
General Responsibilities
• Know and understand St. Philip Preschool mission, philosophy, and policies
• Ensure that the preschool philosophy is being maintained in the classroom at all times
• Follow procedures and policies stated in the Faculty/Staff and Family Handbooks
• Ensure that all children are properly supervised at all times
• Participate actively in maintaining order in the classroom and playground
• Maintain ratio required by State Licensing and Saint Thomas the Apostle Preschool policies
• Ensure that the preschool maintains compliance with all licensing regulations and policies of the
Archdiocese of San Francisco, including record keeping
• Work collaboratively with preschool business manager
• Supervise and formally evaluate all preschool staff (approximately 15 teachers)
• Plan and provide staff development opportunities and training
• Collaborate with teachers to plan instructional activities and lessons which promote
developmentally appropriate learning
• Oversee and formally evaluate the curriculum
• Be in the classroom teaching and monitoring the children
• Regularly inspect equipment and play areas to ensure safety and cleanliness
• Use required safety equipment and train staff on its use
• Review safety issues related to school operations regularly with the staff
• Plan and attend staff meetings and preschool events
• Promote the positive image of Saint Thomas the Apostle Preschool and Saint Monica Elementary
School
• Work with the elementary school principal to market and advertise the preschool and elementary
school
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QUALIFICATIONS: Experience and Education)
1. Candidates should have at least one or more of the following qualifications:
15 units in Early Childhood Education, 3 of those units in Administration and 12 units in child
development; child, family, and community; and program and curriculum; plus 4 years of teaching
experience in a licensed center
2. An Associates Degree (AA) major in Child Development plus two years of teaching experience in
a licensed preschool
3. A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Child Development Program Director permit
issue by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Additionally, candidates must have:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and managerial skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate with parents, teachers, children
• Ability to manage the preschool’s budget
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, walk, stand, and climb stairs, alternating as needed and sometimes for prolonged periods of
time. Must be able to bend, pull, and also each above shoulder level. Candidate must be able to lift 25 lbs.
PAY RANGE: $72,050.00 – $108,075.00 (per Archdiocese of San Francisco Parish Pay Guidelines)
PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND 2 REFERENCES TO:
• Fr. Ben Rosado
• Administrator of Saint Monica-Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish
• pastor@smstaparishsf.org
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, all employees of the Archdiocese of San
Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and will
consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories.