Director of Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School

We seek a caring and effective leader, administrator, and educator to be the next Director of Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School, to foster and maintain a joyful environment for meaningful learning with Christian foundations.


About Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School is a pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten program with a strong reputation in the Auburn-Opelika area for nurturing students in mind, body, and spirit. The Day School provides students with the opportunity to learn in a warm and loving environment and to receive excellent academic preparation for their next steps in school. During their time here, students are instilled with love of God, love of neighbor, and a love of learning. The Day School is an extension of the mission of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Holy Trinity Day School Website


Ideal Candidate

An ideal candidate will be an experienced educator, a compassionate leader, and an advocate for the Day School, our students, and our teachers. They will possess gifts for organization, communication, and creativity; reflect joy in their work; and be personable and approachable with children and their families. They will be committed to their faith and to sharing the knowledge and love of Christ with our students. Finally, they will work with sensitivity and understanding of the traditions of the Day School and in consistency with Episcopal tradition, while welcoming students and families of all backgrounds.


Key Responsibilities

Admissions & Enrollment

*      respond in prompt and friendly manner to admissions inquiries

*      maintain enrollment numbers for each school year

*      maintain waitlists for future school years

*      communicate with community schools to ensure proper transitioning for students


Communications

*      keep parent handbook, website, and social media platforms current and informative

*      weekly emails to parents with calendar events and information


Curriculum & Instruction

*      provide adequate inventory of educational materials, teaching & student supplies

*      find and implement curricula that are strong, up-to-date, and developmentally appropriate

*      collaborate with teachers on programs, classroom schedules, and individual student needs

*      lead and provide teaching during weekly chapel services

*      substitute in classroom, maintain substitute list, ensure payments to substitutes


Financial Administration

*      prepare annual budget

*      manage billing software

*      record all transactions

*      make cash and check deposits as needed


Organizational Administration

*      attend weekly staff meetings and work closely with rector of Holy Trinity

*      ensure facilities are maintained

*      foster relationships among students, families, teachers, and church staff

*      maintain school calendar

*      schedule weekly chapel services, special events, and after school activities

*      seek, interview, and hire new teachers

*      observe current teachers and provide end-of-year evaluations

*      update the Day School Board at quarterly meetings and as needed

*      ensure licensing, insurance, and safety precautions are sufficient and current


Position Details 

  • Reports to the Rector

  • Part-time: 30 hours per week, 5 days per week during academic year, flexible hours during summer and school holidays

  • Salary Range: $25,000-$30,000

  • Background check required


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (minimum) Master’s degree (preferred) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

  • 5 years early childhood education experience

  • Strong professional references

  • Leadership ability


To Apply

Please submit resume and cover letter to the Rev. Pete Burgess, Rector – pete@holytrinitychurch.info


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