Website St. Gabriel Classical Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado
This position will serve as the Director of St. Gabriel Montessori Preschool. The Director will manage all aspects of the preschool program. The Director is accountable to the school principal. The Director is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of St. Gabriel and the Diocese of Colorado Springs. The Director cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education.
Duties:
Administration
● Overseeing daily operation in the Montessori preschool
● Maintains policies and procedures for preschool operation
● Ensures school staff are fully compliant with the Diocese and CDEC regulations
● Facilitates preparation and implementation of parent teacher communications and conferences
● Serves as a liaison between St. Gabriel Montessori Preschool and St. Gabriel Classical Academy
● Assumes accountability for the preschool budget as it relates to the whole school
● Work hours are from 7:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m. with additional hours during the week and over the weekend if needed (Work over the summer part-time office hours if needed)
● Hiring and supervising staff who work with 3-6 year old children
● Ordering and purchasing supplies and snacks
● Coordinates the maintenance and cleaning of the preschool with the hired custodian(s) and the principal
● Maintains administrative paperwork to include FACTS, student files and records, PDIS, emergency drills, nurse visits, inspections, and employee paperwork
● Coordinates with inspectors, nurses and child care licensing specialists to maintain compliance with the state of Colorado
● Oversees the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program to ensure children are receiving this instruction
● Ensures the safety of all environments
● Approves communication sent to students and families
● Updating and maintaining preschool flyers and marketing materials
Enrollment
● Supports strategies to maintain existing students; recruit and grow/maintain enrollment
● Promotes a loving image of the school to existing and prospective families
● Interviews new children and meets with families for enrollment purposes
● Uses FACTS to track and respond to inquiries, applications, and enrollment
● Maintains student files, ensuring all documentation is present
Faculty
● Supervise and evaluate all preschool staff
● In collaboration with the principal, set annual professional goals
● Conducts classroom observations and provide guidance as needed
● Determine personnel requirements
● Provide staff development opportunities or training
● Assist teachers with communication as needed
Educational
● Provide a vision for the Catholic Montessori Preschool and any issues in early childhood
● Guide faculty in achieving educational excellence
● Oversee program and staff instruction
● Conduct classroom teaching and monitor progress in collaboration as needed
● Maintain school discipline policy in a consistent and respectful manner
● Collaborates with teachers and volunteers for special events in the Catholic Church and in the school
● Provide support for behavioral and learning issues in collaboration with the teachers
Competencies and Qualifications:
● Be fully initiated into the Catholic faith and in full communion with the Catholic Church
● Must take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church
● Must meet and complete CDEC Preschool Director requirements
● Early childhood experience or a related field
● Must have the necessary background and training in Montessori (and/or) early childhood education methods.
● Understanding of child development skills necessary to relate to the students
● Excellent communication skills including written and verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills
● Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be well organized and a team player
● Proficient in use of computer technology, FACTS, Google Workspace and Canva
● Knowledge of and willingness to implement safety and emergency procedures
● Letters of Recommendation – (2 professional letters and 1 character reference letter)
● Ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check
Application Link: Preschool Director Application
To apply for this job email your details to hgoodwin@stgabrielcos.com