Term is from August to December
POSITION SUMMARY:The Substitute Preschool Director is responsible for providing short-term leadership and oversight of the preschool program in the absence of the Preschool Director. This role ensures the continuity of daily operations, including staff supervision, student safety, curriculum implementation, and compliance with all licensing and school policies. The Substitute Preschool Director serves as the primary point of contact for staff, families, and administration, maintaining a positive, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. This position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively manage operations and respond to the needs of the school community in a dynamic setting, while upholding the mission and values of the Catholic school.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):
- Provide leadership and assume full responsibility for preschool operations in the absence of the Preschool Director.
- Ensure implementation of the program’s philosophy, policies, and curriculum, maintaining consistency and continuity of instruction and care.
- Supervise and support preschool staff, including teachers and assistants; provide guidance, delegation, and performance feedback as needed.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing environment in full compliance with licensing, health, and safety regulations.
- Oversee daily school operations, including staffing, scheduling, student supervision, attendance, and classroom coverage.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, addressing questions, concerns, and communications in a timely and professional manner.
- Ensure compliance with all security procedures, including check-in/out, emergency preparedness, and incident reporting.
- Monitor classroom environments and instructional quality to ensure developmentally appropriate practices.
- Support and enforce all state licensing requirements and ensure documentation is complete and up to date.
- Collaborate with the Principal and administrative team on operational needs, staffing issues, and program concerns.
- Respond to emergencies, behavioral incidents, and parent concerns with sound judgment and professionalism.
- Support staff in maintaining positive classroom management and student engagement.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
- Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
- Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators.
- Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
- Work as part of a team.
- Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.
Vision, Strategy and Leadership:
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Finances and Operations: N/A
Collaboration and Communication:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Has a calling and a passion for ministry with preschool age children and their families that are grounded in an understanding and appreciation of Catholic theology.
- Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff
- Able to interact with school-aged children in a warm, confident manner.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and effectively manage programs, services, and innovations according to Preschool program needs.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and human relations skills.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, detailed-oriented, and reliable.
- Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with principal, pastor, parents, staff, diocesan departments, and the general public.
- Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
- Ethical and discreet team player.
THIS POSITION SUPERVISES: Preschool Teachers and Preschool Teacher Assistants
THIS POSITION SUPERVISES (OTHERS): N/A
QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
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, ability, or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field with 24 ECE/CD units, including core, 6 units in administration, 2 units in adult supervision, or
- Teaching, Administrative, or Administrative Services Credential with 12 units of Preschool plus 3 units supervised field experience in Preschool settings.
- At least two years’ experience working in a Preschool.
- Current Infant First Aid and CPR certification.
Leadership Skills:
Language Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
- English, required.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese) preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
- Experience with school information systems (SIS).
- Working knowledge of Workday, or willingness to learn.
- Proficient with admission software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications.
Physical Demands:
- Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
- Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system.
- Can lift 25 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
- Level of vision, hearing, speaking required.
Other Requirements:
- Able to work evenings and weekends if required
- Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
- Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission and act as a Minister of the Faith.
Salary Range: $75,000 – 87,500
