Preschool Director

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

Job Summary

Holy Cross Academy is seeking a faith-filled, organized, and nurturing Preschool Director to lead and oversee our early childhood program. The Preschool Director is responsible for the academic, operational, and spiritual leadership of the preschool, ensuring a safe, developmentally appropriate, and Christ-centered environment that supports the growth of young children and fosters strong partnerships with families.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision for the preschool program, staff, and daily operations.
• Ensure developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices aligned with diocesan, state, and school standards.
• Integrate Catholic teachings, values, and traditions into curriculum, routines, and classroom culture.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate, and support preschool teachers and staff.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment for young children.
• Oversee student assessment, progress monitoring, and program evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with diocesan policies, licensing regulations, and accreditation requirements.
• Develop and manage preschool schedules, enrollment procedures, and records.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with families, staff, and administration.
• Collaborate with school leadership to align the preschool program with the mission and goals of Holy Cross Academy.
• Coordinate professional development opportunities for preschool staff.
• Participate in school liturgies, meetings, events, and community activities.
• Promote the preschool program within the school and broader community.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Valid early childhood education certification/license required (or ability to obtain per diocesan and state requirements).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of preschool or early childhood teaching experience required.
• Prior leadership or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of child development, curriculum design, and early childhood best practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work collaboratively with staff and families.
• Practicing Catholic preferred; must support and model Catholic teachings and traditions.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.


Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.


Our Mission

We are a unique community-diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better-and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews-we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.