Preschool Director at St. Paul's Episcopal Preschool

Application Deadline

7/19/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
5/20/2026
Contact
Kay Sylvester
kay@stpauls.org X 1001
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$68k - $75k Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Pension + Benefits
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full and Part Time

About the Employer

St. Paul’s Episcopal Preschool is a faith-based, Reggio Emilia inspired community of children, teachers, and parents committed to supporting one another in raising self-reliant and joyful children and learners. St. Paul’s Preschool is one of the two Outdoor Classroom demonstration sites in Orange County. We are a non-profit Episcopal Preschool, with an enrollment of approximately 240 students ages 2 – 5. Our mission is to provide a high-quality Reggio experience with a Constructivist philosophy. The Preschool reflects a Christian environment focused on faith, love, support, and acceptance. We welcome and celebrate children and families of all ethnic, racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds. St. Paul’s is recognized as an exceptional ECE program throughout the surrounding communities as well as a model school for professional development.

Job Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Preschool Director to lead and grow our early education program. The Preschool Director position encompasses an opportunity to shape the formative years of children while building a Christian culture that partners with families and prepares students for lifelong success. The ideal candidate is a strong leader, visionary communicator, and experienced educator who is passionate about developing the whole child- socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually - while building systems that support long-term program growth. The Preschool Director reports to St. Paul’s Rector and collaborates with the Church staff and leaders to embrace the preschool’s role as a vital part of the Church ministry. The Director works closely with the Preschool Board of Directors on budget, school wide events, fundraisers, and activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field OR Bachelor’s Degree + 12 ECE Units - Must meet or be eligible to meet California Title 22 Preschool Director qualifications - Minimum of 6 years experience as an ECE teacher including experience supervising staff in a preschool program or a related field of work * Requirement may be fulfilled upon hire * - Training as an Outdoor Classroom Project Specialist 1 - CPR, First Aid and Health and Safety (16 hour coursewo

- Current CV/resume - 2 current letters of recommendation

Requirements / Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field OR Bachelor’s Degree + 12 ECE Units - Must meet or be eligible to meet California Title 22 Preschool Director qualifications - Minimum of 6 years experience as an ECE teacher including experience supervising staff in a preschool program or a related field of work * Requirement may be fulfilled upon hire * - Training as an Outdoor Classroom Project Specialist 1 - CPR, First Aid and Health and Safety (16 hour coursewo

- Current CV/resume - 2 current letters of recommendation

Comments and Other Information

Please email resumes to kay@stpauls.org

Comments and Other Information


Please email resumes to kay@stpauls.org