Developmental Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Developmental Kindergarten Teacher

St. Regis, a Catholic school committed to academic excellence and faith formation, seeks a nurturing, dedicated, and highly qualified Developmental Kindergarten Teacher. The Developmental Kindergarten program provides young learners with an additional year to build foundational academic, social-emotional, spiritual, and developmental skills following kindergarten grade level standards before entering traditional kindergarten.

The teacher will create a safe, engaging, and faith-filled learning environment that supports each child's unique developmental needs while fostering a love of learning, confidence, independence, and Catholic values.

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with school curriculum and early childhood learning standards.
• Support growth in pre-reading, language, literacy, mathematics, fine motor, gross motor, and social-emotional skills.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse developmental needs of students.
• Foster curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and independence through hands-on learning experiences.
• Monitor and assess student progress and maintain accurate records of student achievement.
• Communicate student growth and developmental milestones with parents and school administration.

• Integrate Catholic teachings, values, and traditions into daily instruction and classroom activities.
• Model Christian behavior and promote respect, compassion, service, and responsibility.
• Participate in school liturgies, prayer services, and faith-based activities.
• Support the school's mission and commitment to Catholic education.

• Establish a warm, welcoming, and structured classroom environment.
• Promote positive behavior and age-appropriate social skills.
• Maintain a classroom that reflects student learning, faith development, and creativity.
• Ensure student safety and well-being at all times.

• Build positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and provide timely updates regarding student progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and administration to meet student needs.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field.
• Valid teaching certification or ability to obtain certification as required by state and diocesan guidelines.
• Experience working with preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or early elementary students.
• Strong understanding of child development and early learning practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Practicing Catholic who supports the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Previous experience in a Catholic school setting.
• Training or experience in developmental kindergarten, transitional kindergarten, or early childhood intervention programs.

• Ability to supervise active young children in classroom, playground, and school settings.
• Ability to lift, carry, and assist children and classroom materials as needed.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move throughout the school day.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, teaching credentials, and references to Sydney Ballard via email lard