Job Opening
Preschool Coordinator and Lead Teacher
St. Michael Catholic School, St. Michael, Minnesota
Description
St. Michael Catholic School is seeking a faith-filled, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and visionary individual with a love for young children to launch our preschool program! Duties of both preschool coordinator and lead teacher will be required of the qualified applicant. The candidate must have a vision for program start-up that upholds the standards and mission of St. Michael Catholic School and meets all expectations of Rule 3.
Education and Training Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in education and childcare director’s license preferred.
Must have staff supervision experience and meet qualifications for a teacher according to Rule 3.
Certificates in: CPR and First Aid, Shaken Baby Syndrome and SIDS
Experience
Minimum 5 years experience in early childhood education.
Two years of managerial experience including hiring, supervision, and evaluation. Prefer experience in program planning, start-up, and implementation.
Hours
Primarily mornings 24.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday).
Occasional evenings required for supervision, conferences, and preschool events.
40-42 weeks per year (Mid-August thru Mid-June).
Position begins in March 2012 to allow for planning/hiring. Summer hours will be required this year.
Salary
Commensurate with experience.
Benefits N/A
Reports to Jennifer Haller, Principal
Responsibilities Include but not Limited to:
• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate Catholic preschool and prekindergarten program including an aftercare program.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure a safe social, emotional, physical and intellectual environment.
• Hire, schedule and supervise staff.
• Develop teaching staff by modeling, training and conferencing.
• Maintain staff and student records.
• Plan and lead both staff and parent meetings.
• Ensure facilities are clean and safe.
• Select developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Demonstrate proficiency with technology. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Add info to webpage)
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Set program policy and procedure and establish handbook.
• Monitor ongoing compliance standards as school readies to open.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds, bend, twist and stand.
Deadline for Resumes
Position is open until filled.
Application Process
Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation.
Send Materials to: Jennifer Haller, Principal, 14 N. Main Street, St. Michael, MN 55376
Coor Job.doc.pdf
Substitute Teachers
We are seeking licensed, flexible teachers ready to be on-call on a daily basis for Grades K-7, all subject areas. Daily sub rate is $110.
Application Process:
Send letter of interest, resume, license, and three letters of reference to Jennifer Haller, Principal. Information will be accepted via mail or email.
Background check and VIRTUS training required.