Assistant Director of Preschool​/Half Day Teacher

Position: Assistant Director of Preschool/ Half Day Teacher
# Assistant Director of Preschool/ Half Day Teacher Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
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June 1, 2026

Expires July 1, 2026

Location
5071 Eden Ave, Edina, MN, Minnesota Category Preschool  / Childcare Job Type Full-time Organizational Name Our Lady of Grace Catholic School Organizational City Edina Position  Contact Name Nicole Rogers Position Contact Title Preschool Director Position Contact Emailnicolerogers How many employees are serving at your location?

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Starting Salary Range $50,000 – $60,000### Description Our Lady of Grace Catholic School is seeking a caring, compassionate, organized, proactive, collaborative, faith-filled, and self-motivated individual to serve as the Assistant Director of Preschool for the 2026–2027 school year.

This unique leadership position combines classroom teaching responsibilities with preschool administrative support. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, enjoys working directly with children, and is eager to support the overall success of the preschool program.

The Assistant Director will work under the direction and supervision of the Preschool Director and will assist in carrying out the daily responsibilities and needs of the preschool program. This individual must be flexible, dependable, and willing to perform duties as assigned by the Preschool Director in support of students, staff, and families.

The Assistant Director will teach in the half-day mixed-age preschool classroom Monday through Thursday during the first portion of the school day. The remainder of each day, along with all day Friday, will be dedicated to Assistant Director responsibilities supporting the Preschool Director, staff, students, and families.### Qualifications Responsibilities  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Teaching Responsibilities  
● Teach and support students in the half-day mixed-age preschool classroom  
● Create a nurturing, engaging, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom  environment  
● Implement preschool curriculum and daily lesson plans  
● Support students’ academic, social, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral growth  
● Collaborate with preschool staff to maintain consistent routines and expectations  
● Communicate positively and professionally with families  
● Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and preparedness  Administrative & Leadership Support  
● Assist the Preschool Director with the day-to-day operations of the preschool program  
● Help maintain licensing compliance and required documentation  
● Assist with staff scheduling, substitute coordination and classroom coverage  
● Help organize and assist with preschool meetings, events, and special activities  
● Order, organize, inventory, and maintain preschool supplies and materials  
● Assist with billing, attendance, and organizational tasks  
● Support communication with preschool families  
● Support state, diocesan, and grant-related requirements as assigned  
● Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions  
● Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Preschool Director  Staff & Program Support  
● Provide support and guidance to preschool staff throughout the day as directed  
● Assist classrooms as needed to ensure smooth operations  
● Help support positive behavior management practices as directed  
● Encourage teamwork, collaboration, and positive staff relationships  
● Assist with onboarding and mentoring new staff members  
● Help ensure consistency in routines, procedures, and expectations throughout the  preschool  Qualifications  
● Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or  related field preferred  
● Experience teaching preschool or working in early childhood education required  
● Leadership or administrative experience preferred  
● Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills  
● Ability to multitask and transition between classroom and administrative responsibilities  
● Positive, flexible, and collaborative attitude  
● Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills  
● Commitment…