Preschool Director

Job Context

Annunciation Catholic School is launching its own internal preschool in the summer of 2026. We are in the midst of transitioning our on campus preschool programming from a community partner provided education to an Annunciation provided education. We are looking for a director to begin immediately and are open to considering a co-director setup in this inaugural and transitional year.

Under the general supervision of the school principal, the Preschool Director strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education at the early childhood level; assumes responsibility for leadership; works as a member of the preschool team and school administration; develops an appropriate learning and social environment (working toward an International Baccalaureate certification); evaluates the needs of each student; evaluates and reports student progress;

ensures compliance with Minnesota Department of Human Services (MN DHS) Rule 3 licensing requirements; establishes positive school community relationships; continues professional development; performs other job-related tasks as deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

• Promotes Gospel values and Catholic moral teachings
• Exemplifies Catholic living both in and out of the classroom, and inspires and provides opportunity for servant-leadership for preschool staff and students
• Ensures staff provide consistent religion instruction aligned with K-8 program
• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church

• Maintains licensure and accreditation in accordance with MN DHS Rule 3
• Ensures compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245A (Human Services Licensing Act) and Minnesota Rules, Chapter 9503 (Child Care Licensing)
• Monitors safety of students, staff, and facilities
• Provides operational and philosophical leadership
• Oversees training and supervision of preschool staff, ensuring compliance with DHS-required staff qualifications and training hours
• Collaborates with principal to prepare and manage the budget
• Collaborates with Dean of School Culture to manage marketing and enrollment
• Collaborates with Dean of Academic Excellence to manage IB Early Years Program
• Collaborates with principal on strategic planning
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate practices, child development, and early childhood education standards
• Supervises staff in providing daily instruction and learning activities appropriate to student needs
• Supervises staff in establishing learning outcomes and educational objectives based on developmentally appropriate practices
• Ensures staff-to-child ratios and group size limits comply with DHS licensing standards
• Reviews curriculum materials and ensures alignment with Catholic values and DHS requirements
• Reviews and evaluates lesson plans
• Ensures staff meet required continuing education and training as per DHS guidelines
• Models a professional, respectful, and positive attitude
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility
• Demonstrates good judgment in daily encounters

• Facilitates staff meetings with preschool team and participates in all school staff meetings
• Facilitates trainings, including DHS-required professional development hours
• Participates in community activities
• Maintains a professional attitude
• Demonstrates positive communication skills

• Supports staff in creating a meaningful, functional learning environment
• Supports staff in creating a Catholic community within the classroom and school environment
• Supports staff in developing an environment that promotes learning and social interaction
• Ensures the safety, welfare, and care of each student in compliance with MN DHS health and safety regulations
• Ensures proper maintenance of attendance records, health and safety logs, and DHS-required documentation

• Responds to teacher referrals regarding student needs
• Consults with outside professionals as needed
• Reviews observation and documentation on student development

• Reviews staff observation and documentation of student progress
• Communicates with parents
• Supports staff at conferences
• Ensures compliance with MN DHS developmental screening and assessment requirements

• Works collaboratively in partnership with parents
• Coordinates and promotes school events and school programming
• Maintains professionalism and is a role model of Catholic faith

• Maintains knowledge of current instructional practices
• Participates in professional activities and in-services
• Maintains membership in professional organizations
• Attends and participates in school and diocesan-sponsored faculty meetings, in-services,…