Extended Care Director

Job Details

Location:

0135 Holy Rosary Parish, Tacoma - Tacoma, WA 98402

Salary Range: $55,000 – $80,000 per year

Position Type:
Pre‑Kindergarten/Early Childhood/Licensed Director

Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy – Fife, Washington is a vibrant PK–8 Catholic dual‑language immersion school dedicated to forming saints and scholars through faith, language, and service. We seek a caring, organized, collaborative, and mission‑driven Director of Early Learning & Lead Teacher to support and lead our growing Early Learning Program.

• Support and help oversee the daily operations of the Early Learning Center and Extended Care Program.
• Collaborate with administration to ensure program consistency, organization, and compliance.
• Help support, guide, and communicate with ECE teachers and extended care staff.
• Assist with scheduling, classroom support, student transitions, and program needs.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and mission‑centered team culture.
• Support communication with families regarding student needs, routines, and program updates in both English and Spanish.
• Participate in school leadership activities, meetings, and events as needed.
• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction and activities as Lead Teacher.
• Deliver instruction primarily in Spanish in alignment with the school's 90/10 dual‑language immersion model.
• Create a safe, nurturing, organized, and faith‑filled classroom environment.
• Support children during instructional activities, play, meals, rest time, and transitions.
• Encourage positive behavior and model kindness, patience, and respect.
• Support faith formation through daily prayer, Catholic values, and classroom activities.
• Support bilingual language development and culturally responsive learning experiences.
• Foster a joyful and language‑rich environment for all learners.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Support the social‑emotional, spiritual, and developmental needs of young learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student success and program growth.
• Participate in school activities and contribute to a positive school culture.
• Help foster a welcoming and inclusive Catholic community.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Learning, or related field, or willingness to work toward obtaining one.
• Minimum of 45 ECE credits or equivalent required.
• Experience working in early childhood education required.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• ECE certification/coursework preferred.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Warm, patient, flexible, and dependable personality.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Understanding of and commitment to dual‑language immersion education and bilingual learning environments.

This is a full‑time salaried position. Salary range: $55,000–$80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Position is budgeted at approximately $60,000 annually.

A comprehensive package of benefits may be offered depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, and holidays.