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Preschool Teacher - Three-Year-Old Room

Archdiocese of St. Louis·Saint Charles, Missouri

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

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.

Job summary

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.

Job responsibilities

  • Faith Formation & Catholic Identity
  • 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.
  • Job requirements
  • 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.
  • The Archdiocese of St.
  • Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
  • All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
  • Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening.
  • The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment.
  • Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Requirements

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.

  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior management
  • Play-based learning
  • Classroom management
  • Curriculum development
  • Early childhood education
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Faith formation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Saint Charles, Missouri
Posted
Jul 12, 2026
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Hiring organization

Archdiocese of St. Louis

As Catholics in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in communion with the Bishop of Rome, we are called by our Lord Jesus Christ to be His Church and live His Gospel. With joy, we strive to fulfill our Baptismal calling by prayer and worship, teaching and sharing our faith, serving...

Salary listed on 6 jobs
IndustryReligious Institutions
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Missouri early childhood teacher demand remains steady

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.

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