PreK3 Teacher, St. Patrick Catholic School, Malvern, PA, Chester

PreK3 Teacher, St. Patrick Catholic School, Malvern, PA, Chester County

Saint Patrick School is hiring a full-time PreK 3 teacher. The PreK3 teacher is responsible for providing a warm, nurturing, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for three-year-old children in a Catholic school setting. The teacher supports early childhood growth in social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development, while integrating Catholic values, prayer, and faith-based learning into daily classroom life.

Instruction and Early Childhood Development:

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities aligned with early childhood standards and diocesan guidelines.

Teach foundational skills in language development, early literacy, numeracy, motor skills, and social-emotional learning.

Provide hands-on, play-based, and experiential learning opportunities.

Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of young learners.

Observe, assess, and document student progress regularly.

Faith Formation:

• Integrate Catholic teachings, prayer, and Gospel values throughout the school day.
• Lead daily prayer and participate in religious celebrations, liturgies, and seasonal events.
• Support the mission and identity of Catholic education in early childhood development.

Classroom Environment and Management:

• Create a warm, welcoming, and structured classroom that promotes curiosity, independence, and social growth.
• Establish consistent routines and age-appropriate behavior expectations.
• Use positive behavior guidance strategies aligned with Catholic values and early childhood best practices.
• Ensure a safe and clean learning environment at all times.

Family Communication and Engagement:

• Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and development.
• Conduct parent conferences and provide updates on student growth.
• Encourage family involvement in classroom and school activities.

Qualified and interested candidates please email your resume and cover letter to the Principal at the e-mail address noted above. Clearances will be required as well as other documentation if the position is offered.

If the position is offered, the candidate will be required to complete the “Protecting God’s Children” training through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Additional information regarding this training can be found here.