The Preschool Director is first and foremost, a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, who can lead students through example and participate in the sacraments. This is a pivotal role within the Holy Trinity parish initiative to open the first Holy Angels Academy. This is a new 4K program in the Diocese of Charleston communities. This position serves as the face of the Academy, which aims to provide high-quality Catholic preschool education to all children, particularly those who are economically underserved, disadvantaged or dual-language learners. The goal is to deliver an education that fosters the development of the whole person.
With the support of the Diocese of Charleston Catholic Schools Office (CSO), the Preschool Director will work in tandem with the local parish/school to lay the groundwork for the development of the Holy Angels Academy. In addition, the coordinator will serve as the lead classroom teacher.
The Instructional Assistant works directly with the Lead Teacher to provide developmentally appropriate activities that encourage healthy physical, social, and emotional development for students, as well as encouraging a Faith-filled environment.
The lead teacher for the Holy Angels Academy needs to be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church who can engage in the sacraments and parish community while educating children in the Faith. The lead teacher will have experience leading children in a group setting through curriculum and age-appropriate learning.