Archdiocese of St. Louis·Wentzville, Missouri
The Preschool Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing, faith-filled learning environment that supports the holistic development of young children. They must plan and implement daily lessons, manage classroom behavior, and collaborate with families and colleagues to foster a love of learning.
The Archdiocese of St.
Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future.
We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St.
Rose Phillppine Duchesne.
A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area.
The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.
Job Summary
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.