Kindergarten Teacher
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Kindergarten Teacher, Early Childhood Education, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
St. Mary Catholic School – Big Rapids, MI
Diocese of Grand Rapids
Kindergarten Teacher
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date:
August 11, 2026
Schedule:
Monday – Friday 7:40 – 3:15
For over 147 years, St. Mary Catholic School’s mission has been to educate students to know, love, and serve God through Catholic spiritual development, academic pursuits, and service to the community. Our school is located at 927 Marion Ave., Big Rapids, MI, and serves Preschool through 8th grade students. St. Mary School has a long history of academic excellence and a strong Catholic identity in our community.
St. Mary seeks an experienced and dedicated kindergarten teacher who is eager to join a mission-driven community committed to the success and formation of every student. Rooted in our Catholic identity, St. Mary Catholic School integrates faith and learning while emphasizing the values found in Catholic Social Teaching.
The kindergarten teacher is responsible for the school’s academic program across core subject areas, which include religion, literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The teacher will create an environment that is nurturing and structured to promote academic growth, character development, and faith formation.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate- Certified to teach K–5 All Subjects or K–8 All Subjects in a Self‑Contained Classroom (ZG)
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education
- Passion for early childhood development and whole‑child formation
Key Responsibilities :
- Design engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences across subject areas
- Build strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics
- Use data to inform instruction and support student growth
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Foster a positive classroom environment rooted in respect, responsibility, and compassion
- Collaborate with colleagues to support student success and school-wide initiatives
- Communicate effectively with families to support student learning and development
- Support the school’s mission of developing the whole person—spirit, mind, and body
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