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Lead Preschool 4 Teacher

St. Paul the Apostle School and Parish
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Job Description:.

St. Paul the Apostle Early Childhood Center is seeking a full-time Lead Teacher for our Preschool 4 classroom, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. We are looking for a warm, creative, and dedicated educator who will foster a nurturing learning environment and lead with a passion for hands-on, inquiry-based learning. The ideal candidate brings a love for early childhood education, a collaborative spirit, and a desire to integrate the Catholic faith into the daily experiences of young children in meaningful and age-appropriate ways.

 

Schedule 

School Year Shift 

Monday - Friday 

9:00am-5:00pm

 

Summer Shift 

Monday-Thursday 

7:30am-5:30pm

 

General Responsibilities: 

The duties of the lead preschool teacher include but are not limited to: 

  • Works closely with assistants and support staff to ensure consistency in classroom management and lesson execution. 
  • Is responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate experiences that advance intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development, incorporating Christ-centered teachings and values. 
  • Observe and assess children’s progress, document learning milestones, and tailor instruction to meet individual needs. 
  • Build strong relationships with families through regular communication, report cards, and parent-teacher conferences. 
  • Implements positive reinforcement strategies to support children’s emotional regulation and social skills while promoting Catholic values. 

 

Benefits 

  • 3 personal days and 6 sick days in addition to school year planned breaks: 
    • 2 weeks Christmas, 1 week spring break, 3 days over Thanksgiving. 
  • Group Health and Dental Insurance
  • Professional learning assistance
  • Daily planning time 
  • Collaboration with other preschool teaching staff
  • Retirement plan
  • Discounted daily in house lunches 
  • PK-8th free tuition

 

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with early childhood emphasis or an associate degree with early childhood credentials
  • CPR and First Aid Certified or willingness to be trained (employer will pay for training)
  • Previous experience working in a preschool or early childhood setting. 
  • Commitment to fostering the faith of the children.
  • Excellent classroom management skills.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Proficient usage and integration of technology in the classroom setting
  • Commitment to lifelong learning as demonstrated by attendance at seminars, in-services, and training
  • The candidate should be Catholic and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • Must have or willing to take Virtus – Protecting God’s Children Training

 

Please send electronic letters of interest and resumes, along with an employment application to:

 

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School

Sarah Kleinschmit

Early Childhood Director

skleinschmit@spagr.org