Position: PreK4 Teacher
Location: St. Michael School, On-site

St. Michael School is looking for a passionate and practicing Catholic to teach PreK4 for the 2024-2025 school year!

PreK4 is the first experience many of our students have of school and forms the groundwork for their academic, spiritual, emotional, physical, and social journey. We need a teacher who is not only competent and confident in delivering instruction and creating a loving and safe environment but is also ready to inspire wonder and awe in our students: to awaken their imaginations to the great beauty, truth, and goodness in the world around them and their place in it!

Job Summary:
The PreK4 Teacher will be responsible for creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate and engaging curriculum for our PreK4 students. This individual will also be responsible for creating a positive and learning environment that promotes the spiritual, academic, social, and emotional growth of our young learners.

Key Responsibilities:
– Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the school’s Catholic Liberal Arts curriculum
– Create a safe and nurturing learning environment for students to play, learn, and explore
– Plan and organize classroom activities, field trips, and special events
– Monitor and assess student progress, and provide appropriate feedback and support
– Collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure the well-being and progress of students
– Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s academic and social development
– Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of students’ attendance and progress
– Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and school events as required
– Adhere to all school policies and procedures
– Other duties as assigned by the school principal

Qualifications:
– Passionate and practicing Catholic

– Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
– Valid state teaching certification in Early Childhood Education (optional)

– Trained in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (optional but highly preferred)

– Montessori trained (optional but preferred)
– Previous experience working with young children, preferably in a classroom setting
– Passion for educating and engaging young learners
– Strong knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood education
– Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
– Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and students
– Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth

At St. Michael School, we are dedicated to providing our students with a high-quality education that will prepare them for future success, with an eye on heaven. We are looking for a PreK4 Teacher who is passionate, energetic, and committed to creating a positive and enriching learning environment for our students, deeply founded on Jesus, the Divine Teacher. If you possess these qualities and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this position and look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our mission!

Benefits:
– Valued member of a supportive and collaborative staff

– Privileged influence in the lives of many children and their families

– Health Insurance

– Dental Insurance

– Vision Insurance

– 401K (after 4 months, fulltime)

– Counseling through Catholic Charities

– Option of buying into Aflac

– Option of a Life Insurance Policy