Business Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Practicing Catholic
• Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent
• 4-7 years’ experience working with children
• Strong communication, organization, and time management
• Detail-oriented, multitasker, and quick learner with good judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• CPR certified or willing to obtain
• Enjoys working with children; empathetic and adaptable
• Skilled in conflict resolution and maintaining confidentiality
• Works well independently and in teams
• Provides excellent customer service, comfortable with diverse groups

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements preschool curriculum, integrating Catholic values.
• Collaborates with teachers on chapel time and age-appropriate activities.
• Teaches in classrooms as needed and maintains a visible daily presence.
• Coordinates annual school calendar with local district and community.
• Leads staff through regular communication, guidance, professional development, and classroom observations.
• Conducts teacher evaluations and performance reviews.
• Assists teachers with classroom management and parent communication.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains staff and substitutes per parish and diocesan guidelines.
• Supervises and schedules staff, including summer program personnel.
• Facilitates parent-teacher conferences and encourages family involvement.
• Serves as primary contact for parents and prospective families (via phone, email, meetings, website, bulletin, and social media).
• Represents the preschool during tours, open houses, and public events.
• Builds strong relationships with families and parishioners.
• Refers families to community resources as needed.
• Ensures staff and volunteers maintain current Safe Environment certification.
• Develops and enforces preschool policies in alignment with parish and diocesan guidelines.
• Implements emergency plans and ensures proper incident reporting.
• Maintains accurate staff and student records per diocesan standards.
• Manages student registration and tuition collection.
• Develops and monitors the preschool budget with the parish Business Manager.
• Oversees financial procedures including purchasing, payroll, payments, and deposits.
• Coordinates room use, facility maintenance, and equipment needs with Facility Manager.
• Prepares and updates parent handbook and school communications.
• Obtains approval and direction from the Pastor on preschool matters.
• Keeps the Pastor informed about all programs and activities.
• Promotes the preschool’s philosophy and parish mission.
• Participates in professional development and faith formation.
• Remains on-site during program hours or designates a qualified staff member.
• Maintains all staff and participant records per parish and diocesan guidelines.
• Keeps a work process binder for job-related tasks.