2025-2026 Director at Mary Queen of Heaven School Preschool, Elmhurst, IL

2025-2026 Director
Mary Queen of Heaven School Preschool, Elmhurst, IL

Full‑Time, Benefit Eligible

Position Available: January 2026

Position Purpose
The Director is considered a ministerial employee by their role as Administrator. Administrators working in a Catholic School agree to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example, these individuals support all the official religious teachings of the Roman Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives. Administrators agree to play a substantial role in conveying the Catholic Church’s message and carrying out its mission. The ministry of school administrators embraces the following purposes:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Is the administrator of the school, faith leader, and the executive officer of the local board.

Responsible for implementing Diocesan and local policies.

Provide an atmosphere in the school which is identifiably Catholic.

Develop and participate in ongoing programs to ensure religious and professional growth of the staff.

Establish an instructional program which includes religious education to meet the needs of students.

Assist teachers in achieving the goals of Catholic education through supervision and classroom visitation.

Hire qualified teachers and provide them with effective leadership.

Evaluate teacher performance according to diocesan procedures.

Foster effective communication with parents, parish community and other stakeholders to promote goodwill.

Attend professional meetings, diocesan meetings, and regional meetings.

Send required reports and requested information to the Catholic Schools Office and/or other appropriate agencies.

Maintain current student and school records.

Develop the school budget in collaboration with parish/school business or finance manager.

Serve as the ex‑officio member of the local school board.

Give frequent reports to the Superintendent, Principal of the partner school, local board, and parents regarding progress of the school, its activities, and its students; ensure that maintenance of the building, health, safety and well‑being of students and teachers is maintained.

Further duties as assigned by the pastor.

Education & Experience

Practicing Catholic who brings a commitment to nurturing the Catholic culture of the school.

Master’s degree in education from an accredited college/university with an emphasis or endorsement in administration, supervision, educational leadership or curriculum.

Possession of current Illinois administrative licensure (Illinois Professional Educator License with either a General Administrative (Type 75) or a Principal Endorsement) or is in an accredited program.

Danielson‑trained in accordance with Illinois State Certification Requirements.

At least three to five years teaching and leadership experience, preferably in a Catholic school; with knowledge and exposure that is sufficiently broad to provide an understanding of the preschool grade structure.

Experience functioning as the spiritual and educational leader in a Catholic Elementary School preferred.

Physical Abilities
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, feel with hands, reach with arms, walk up or down multiple flights of stairs, and be physically able to perform duties as assigned, including the ability to lift up to 20‑30 pounds if needed.

Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Annual Salary Range
$53,951 – $101,872 (final salary will be determined by relevant teaching experience and relevant education).

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Basic Life and AD & D, Long‑Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Defined Pension Plan funded by Diocese of Joliet, 403(b) retirement plan, paid personal leave days, and paid holidays.

Voluntary benefits of Short‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Permanent Life Insurance.

Application
Complete an online application in the Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking system. Upload the following documentation:

Current resume

Official transcripts

Licensure: Current PEL with Principal Endorsement (or an administrative certificate Type 75 from the State of Illinois)

Danielson‑trained in accordance with Illinois State Certification Requirements

Professional/Clergy references

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Incomplete or paper applications will not be considered.

We are excited to review your interest in this position!

¹This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of work‑related functions. All duties and work conditions listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management. The Diocese of Joliet will, in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.

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