Preschool Teacher

St. John Neumann Catholic School in Southwest Miami-Dade, Florida, a faith-filled Catholic school committed to academic excellence and spiritual formation, is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood team for the 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidate will create a warm, developmentally appropriate learning environment rooted in Catholic values and Gospel-centered teaching. This teacher will be expected to plan, design, organize, and implement developmentally appropriate instruction for preschool students that motivates and engages all learners.

Our preschool program fosters the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of young children while helping them grow in their awareness of God’s love. The preschool teacher performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami and St. John Neumann School. Salary will vary based on certification and years of experience.

• BS/BA Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
• Florida Department of Education Teacher Certification in Early Childhood or Elementary Education; temporary or professional required.
• State-certified 45 hours’ childcare training or Staff Credential with Department of Children and Families is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ related experience, including preschool education teaching experience.
• Experience with early childhood curriculum development, implementation, and assessment.
• Excellent classroom management and program organizational skills, excellent attendance ethics, and high level of professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability with technology skills needed for digital assessments and digital lesson plans.
• Proficiency in Google Suite applications including Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Forms is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Good spelling and grammar are required.
• Supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in a Roman Catholic environment preferred.
• Knowledge of basic tenets of the Catholic Church and able to integrate the Catholic worldview throughout lessons.
• Must have a professional demeanor and demonstrate positive teamwork practices within the professional environment.

Subject line should read: Preschool Teacher.

In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults,” the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit:  .