PreK3 Lead Teacher

Brief Job Description

Establish a classroom culture of calm, productive work developing meaningful lessons and experiences for PK age children planning engaging activities for their social emotional as well as academic growth.

• Create lesson plans and daily routines.
• Prepare and give lessons on a one-on-one or group basis.
• Communicate professionally with the parents, discussing their child’s day-to-day interactions with the materials, peers, and adults.
• Communicate with the children using language and tone of voice that is authentic, natural and, most importantly, kind.
• Promote feelings of security and trust by encouraging and supporting children when necessary through activities and practical life skills.
• Seek balance when supporting students: avoid over-assisting or abandonment while children are practicing new skills (dressing, putting on shoes, face washing, nose wiping, etc.). Remember the credo should be “help me help myself to learn to do it well.”
• Follow the children and the energy of the classroom to determine the needs of the students.
• Be available, present, and focused on the children during daily transitions (i.e., work cycle, walks, recess, lunch, etc.).
• Maintain the classroom and common spaces keeping them clean, beautiful, and safe.
• Maintain a positive work environment among all staff that is professional, kind, and inclusive.
• Engage in weekly team meetings.
• Uphold and model the values and mission of a Catholic school community.

• BS in Education (Early Childhood or Birth
  -2 focus preferred)
• Experience with 3 year olds and leading a PK classroom

• Use of email and electronic communication
• Strong communication skills
• Team player

E-mail (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)., no later than 07/15/2026

$32,000-$40,000 dependent upon experience.