ST. AGNES SCHOOL

Scottsbluff, NE 69361

308-632-6918

Job Description for Director/ Teacher for Pre-K Program:

• Full-time Director/Teacher position.  The hours are from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, M-F.  There will also be some instances where teachers are required to come during off-hours such as parent/teacher conferences, all school musical, Penny Carnival and Premiere Event.

• Base Salary for candidates with a BA is $25,750.  Candidates holding AA degrees earn $22,500.

• Fringe Benefits

Employee Benefit- $ 200 for FT and $100 for PT per employee, per month.

Retirement Plan- 4% of FT employees gross salary plus a possible 2% match if employee deposits 2% (this benefit is contained within the Employee Benefit). PT employees have the option to contribute with their own money. But no base or match is provided from St Agnes. 

Cafeteria Plan- In lieu of health insurance, the employees can choose to put any portion of their employee benefit (above the amount required for the retirement plan) and any of their own money into this plan. It has the following components: pre-tax dependent care or uninsured medical reimbursement.

• Sick Leave- 10 days of sick leave per year. And accumulation of 20 days for full time (personal and bereavement days included). 1 professional day per year. 

Pre-Kindergarten

Director/ Teacher

Duties and responsibilities

The Director/ Teacher of the St. Agnes Pre-Kindergarten Program will:

• Create a developmentally appropriate Pre- K program
• Plan and evaluate daily classroom activities
• Maintain a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth
• Ensure that the Pre-K curriculum meets or exceeds required Nebraska Early Learning Standards
• Provide instruction in early faith formation
• Collect, analyze, and assess data regarding Kindergarten readiness
• Collaborate with Kindergarten teacher in planning activities and determining the readiness of students to proceed to Kindergarten
• Establish effective rapport with students and parents
• Communicate regularly with parents by means of conferences, phone calls, newsletters, and the like
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary school
• Respond quickly to emergency situations
• Maintain a good working relationship with other St. Agnes School staff members
• Supervise Pre-K volunteers and additional Pre-K staff
• Provide parent involvement opportunities
• Complete and submit all necessary forms and reports to maintain licensing with the State of NE
• Monitor program expenses
• Work directly with school business director on issues regarding fee charges, payments, supply ordering
• Maintain attendance records
• Complete Safe Environment training as mandated by the Grand Island Diocese
• Perform other duties as assigned by the St. Agnes School Principal 

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