PreKindergarten-Teacher

Saint Edward's School seeks a passionate and experienced Pre‑K Teacher to join our Lower School community. Grounded in a commitment to academic excellence and character development, our early childhood program nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in a joyful and supportive environment.

The ideal candidate is an engaging educator who understands the developmental needs of young children and brings current or recent experience as a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. This individual will foster a classroom culture rooted in exploration, kindness, and respect.

• Design and implement a developmentally appropriate, play‑based curriculum that supports the whole child.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment where children feel known and valued.
• Lead daily instruction through a balance of structured learning, inquiry, and purposeful play.
• Support students’ social‑emotional growth, independence, and positive peer relationships.
• Observe, assess, and document student progress to inform instruction and communicate growth.
• Partner with families through clear, consistent, and thoughtful communication.
• Collaborate closely with grade‑level colleagues, assistants, and Lower School leadership.
• Contribute positively to the life of the school community.
• Familiarity with play‑based, inquiry‑driven, and workshop‑style learning.

• Must hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Current or recent teaching experience in a Pre‑K or early childhood classroom – strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of early childhood development and best practices.
• Strong classroom management skills rooted in positivity and respect.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Teaching certification in early childhood education (preferred – not required).
• Experience in an independent school setting.

• Works in a stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate‑controlled classroom environment.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.