QA Supervisor - Austin, United States - Diocese of Austin

Description

Job Summary

The Director of the Montessori Program will be responsible for developing and managing our early childhood program, maintaining the love and care already provided to our enrolled children.

The Director will develop and implement a business plan with the goal of offering authentic Catholic Montessori education to infants and toddlers.

We are a family of families and a community that comes together to raise children into mature disciples of Jesus Christ.

The Director of the Montessori Program will be responsible for cultivating this community for the sake of our families with young children in our early childhood program and accompanying parents in their relationship with Jesus, modeling discipleship.

Ministerial Character

The Bishop is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular Church (the diocese) entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community. To fulfill his mission, the Bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Each position employed in the Diocese of Austin helps to extend the ministry of the Bishop in ways as outlined in the job description.

Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Bishop in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the church.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS (KRA)

Leadership - manages Montessori guides and aides.

Essential Job Duties

Re-envision a traditional early childhood program to a Montessori program with the possibility of integrating into an existing Catholic school.

Working with the Executive team, lead the development of a business plan for the growth and sustainability of the early childhood program with the goal of becoming a Montessori preschool with infant and toddler rooms.

Building teams for ministry, including guides, aides, and peer support for families, working closely with the ministry team
Forming staff and volunteers as disciples of Jesus Christ on mission in their roles.

Early Childhood Program
Maintains a safe environment for childcare as prescribed by Ethics & Integrity in Ministry.
Develop and maintain annual budget with the Business & Accounting Office.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Oversee the day-to-day operations with up to 60 children.
Maintain best practices in curriculum development, operations, and administrative functions.
Maintain appropriate personnel files in accordance with state regulations and in collaboration with the COO.
Maintain excellent relationships with parents and staff through open communication.
Maintain accreditation and compliance with appropriate state and national agencies.
Update operations and parent handbooks as necessary.
Develop and supervise guides and aides.

Assist teachers in conferring with parents whose children are having trouble or are identified for intervention (medical, educational, or psychological).

Monitor communications between staff and parents.
Ensure profitability and maximum enrollment.
Recruit, hire, and train staff.
Maintain annual licensing requirements with applicable state agencies.


QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (SKA)
Understands the role of the family as a domestic Church within the mission of evangelization.
Mission-driven and a creative problem solver.

Understands Catholic teaching as presented in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the documents of Vatican II, Papal encyclicals, documents of the USCCB, and other relevant Church documents.

Operates under a high level of executive function.
Has good verbal and written communication skills.
Has good interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
Ability to accompany others in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Ability to coach and develop others to a high level of their potential.
Ability to operate various word-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
Ability to collaborate effectively with others (staff, clergy, religious, and laity).
Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time management techniques.
Ability to uphold the dignity of all persons in interactions.
Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
Demonstrates a commitment to high professional ethical standards.
Has organizational skills required to manage many people and projects.

Charisms
Passionate about serving Christ in the child and authentic Catholic Montessori education.
Passionate about nourishing and supporting families.
Possesses some of the following charisms: Administration, Encouragement, Healing, and Pastoring.

Education, training, and/or experience
Montessori degree or certification credentials.
Early childhood education leadership experience in a preschool, charter school, Head Start, or private school setting.
Experience in staff management.
Master's degree in Education or Business Administration preferred.
Training in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is preferred.


Catholic Requirement:
Must be a Catholic in good standing, actively following Jesus in the midst of His Church.


Licenses/Certifications:
Valid Texas driver's license.
Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.

#J-18808-Ljbffr