Archdiocese of St. Louis
Location
Saint Louis County, Missouri
The Preschool Teacher provides a nurturing and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children, integrating spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Responsibilities include planning lessons, managing the classroom, and collaborating with families.
Candidates should have state teaching certification and/or diocesan certification, along with experience working with preschool-aged children. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, and an active commitment to Catholic values is preferred.
The Preschool Teacher provides a nurturing, faith-filled, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. Rooted in Catholic values, this role integrates spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while fostering a love of learning and respect for self and others.
Model and promote Catholic values, prayer, and moral development in the classroom.
Participate in school liturgies, prayer services, and religious instruction as appropriate for preschool level.
Collaborate with families to support the faith formation of each child.
Instruction & Curriculum
Plan and implement daily lessons that support the holistic development of preschool children, aligning with diocesan early childhood standards.
Use play-based and hands-on learning experiences to promote curiosity and creativity.
Differentiate instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
Integrate faith, literacy, math, science, art, and social-emotional learning into the curriculum.
Classroom Environment & Management
Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom that encourages independence and cooperation.
Establish routines and positive behavior expectations grounded in respect and Christian values.
Observe and assess student progress, maintaining accurate records and communicating regularly with parents.
Collaboration & Professionalism
Work closely with assistant teachers, colleagues, and administration to ensure a cohesive early childhood program.
Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school-wide activities.
Communicate effectively with parents through conferences, newsletters, and daily interactions.
State teaching certification and/or diocesan certification (preferred).
Experience teaching or working with preschool-aged children.
Active, practicing Catholic preferred; commitment to supporting Catholic values required.
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Market context
Preschool teacher openings in Missouri often reflect steady demand in child care settings, especially for candidates who can work flexible business hours and already know licensed daycare routines. This role can be competitive because employers often prefer experience as a teacher assistant and a strong fit with state preschool assistant requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and schedule availability before applying.
Salary benchmark
$42,425 avg / yr
Typical range: $31,200–$46,524 based on 267 active listings in Missouri
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