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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
Position Overview
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.
Position Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
Salary
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.
Benefits
A comprehensive package of benefits may be offered depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, and holidays.
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Worksite address
tacoma, WA, 98417, US
Who can apply
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