Archdiocese of St. Louis
Location
Ballwin, Missouri
The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for creating a safe and joyful classroom environment where children learn through play, exploration, and guided instruction. This includes planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum aligned with early childhood standards and the mission of Catholic education.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, along with a valid state teaching certification, preferably in Early Childhood. Experience working with preschool-aged children and a commitment to Catholic education values are also required.
Create and maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities
Integrate Catholic values and faith formation into daily instruction
Support early literacy, language, math, and social-emotional development
Foster independence, cooperation, and positive behavior
Communicate regularly and effectively with parents
Collaborate with fellow teachers and school staff
Conduct ongoing student observations and maintain documentation of developmental progress
Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Valid state teaching certification (Early Childhood preferred)
Experience working with preschool-aged children
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education
Practicing Catholic preferred
Market context
In Missouri, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are typically driven by ongoing demand for educators with infant-toddler experience and formal training in Early Childhood Education or a related field. These positions can be competitive because Montessori preparation and hands-on experience with children ages 0-3 are often required, along with standard benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Montessori credentials and age-group experience before applying.
Salary benchmark
$42,512 avg / yr
Typical range: $31,200–$46,524 based on 260 active listings in Missouri
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