Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher

Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools St. Gabriel Preschool & Daycare Center - Alexandria, Virginia

• Job : 5593209
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Yesterday
• Starting Date: Immediately

ABOUT SAINT GABRIEL PRESCHOOL AND THE POOR SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH

The Saint Gabriel Preschool Center was established in the Alexandria community in 1970 under the supervision of The Poor Sisters of Saint Joseph. The Poor Sisters are an independent Catholic congregation established in the 1880s in Argentina, and now serve in the United States, Argentina, Uruguay, Romania, Madagascar, and Italy.

This Sisters’ mission, guided by the Catholic faith, is focused on service, education and charity. The Sisters’ main goal is to share the love of God through the teaching of the Catholic faith. The Sisters strive and pray for the children to encounter Jesus Christ in everything they do.

For more information about St. Gabriel Preschool, visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

For more information about the Poor Sisters of Saint Joseph, visit: https://.org

St. Gabriel Preschool Center, a Catholic early childhood program serving children ages 2–5, is seeking a Lead Teacher to provide overall classroom leadership, instruction, and supervision in a faith-filled, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a play-based curriculum, supporting children’s spiritual and developmental growth, supervising Assistant Teachers, and building strong partnerships with families in alignment with the mission of Catholic education.

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum
• Integrate Catholic values and faith formation into daily classroom activities
• Provide leadership and supervision of the classroom and Assistant Teachers
• Ensure a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment
• Observe, assess, and document student progress
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student development
• Maintain compliance with Virginia licensing standards (ratios, supervision, safety)
• Collaborate with staff and participate in meetings and professional development

• Meets Virginia VDOE requirements for Lead Teacher
• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree with experience, or CDA with 1+ years teaching experience
• Experience working with children ages 2–5
• Strong classroom management, communication, and leadership skills
• Commitment to supporting a Catholic, faith-based learning environment
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Experience in a Catholic or faith-based school
• Experience leading a classroom and supervising assistants
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Pay: commensurate with education and experience
• Location: Alexandria, VA (in-person)

Please send résumé, cover letter, and/or inquiries to Sister Eneyda Martinez at admin with a CC: to Brian McNamara, bmcnamara

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
  Preschool

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Sister Eneyda Martinez
• St. Gabriel Preschool & Daycare Center
• Phone:
• Email: admin