Archdiocese of St. Louis·Saint Charles, Missouri
The Preschool Teacher provides a nurturing, faith-filled, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. They are responsible for planning daily lessons, managing the classroom, and collaborating with families to support the spiritual and academic growth of each child.
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.
St.
Cletus is seeking a full-time Preschool Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Candidates should possess a Missouri Teacher Certificate with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education.
Candidates must be able to create a child-centered, Christ filled environment for their students, while adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the ability, interests, and learning styles of the children.
The St.
Cletus Preschool curriculum is based on purposeful play while implementing the Archdiocesan Unified Curriculum.
Candidates should have experience working with preschool-aged children and possess strong communication and organizational skills. A state or diocesan teaching certification is preferred, along with a commitment to supporting Catholic values.
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.