Pre-K 3 Teacher

Brief

Job Description:

St. John's is currently seeking a full-time Pre-K 3 teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. This teacher would be responsible for instruction of the Pre-K 3 curriculum. This includes creating a positive learning environment, developing long and short-range plans, implementing plans effectively, formative and summative assessment of student progress, and a number of administrative duties such as attendance, parent communication, etc.

This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about early childhood development. Our Pre-K teachers foster a nurturing, structured environment that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and early academic growth of our youngest learners.

The ideal candidate would be warm, energetic, innovative, and qualified to work as a pre-kindergarten teacher, and would work collaboratively with our administration, faculty and staff, becoming an integral part of our SJS community.

• A desire to create a positive educational environment that is flexible, student-centered, and allows students to learn, grow and promote success for students of all abilities.
• Willingness to work as a member of a cooperative team, collaborating on best practices, common assessments, and data analysis
• Demonstrated evidence to maintain high levels of student engagement.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate, engaging lesson plans that support early learning in literacy, numeracy, social skills, and motor development
• Create a safe, welcoming, and consistent classroom environment rooted in kindness and respect
• Contributes within and outside the classroom if called upon, i.e. advisor, chaperone, club, etc.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, support staff, and parents
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NYS Learning Standards and Pre-K curriculum
• Demonstrated evidence of exceptional effective classroom management skills
• Knowledge of technology and its application in the classroom
• Ability to reflect and contemplate on one’s teaching – allowing for growth and excellence
• Demonstrated evidence to use data and assessment tools to identify needs, assess student progress and performance, plan instruction to improve performance and achievement of all learners.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees.
• Demonstrated evidence of optimism, enthusiasm, compassion, warmth, understanding and sensitivity to all students.

• A valid New York State teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education, preferred but not required.
• Teaching experience, particularly at the Elementary level
• Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood or Early Childhood Education
• VIRTUS certified and background checked

• Experience working with preschool-aged children in an educational setting
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and best practices
• Excellent communication, organizational, and classroom management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, parents, and students
• Knowledge of Google Classroom and other technology platforms

From $30,900;
Commensurate with experience