Teacher - Preschool

• 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 Early Childhood Teachers provide a stimulating, safe, and engaging educational environment that fosters the growth and development of young children.
• The teacher will create opportunities for children to cultivate cognitive, language, social-emotional, adaptive, and physical skills while ensuring that activities align with Archdiocese Unified Curriculum Standards.
• The ELC Teacher works closely with the Early Learning Center Director and takes a leadership role in supervising and supporting AELC teacher aides.Job Responsibilities Curriculum Planning & Implementation: Create, organize, and provide age-appropriate educational lesson plans and implement curriculum standards to foster development across all areas (cognitive, language, social-emotional, adaptive, and physical).
• Child Centered Learning: Provide engaging activities that promote curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving, ensuring they align with developmental levels and learning styles of the children.
• Classroom Management: Plan and prepare the classroom setting to maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.
• Oversee safety protocols and educational programs while fostering a supportive environment for appropriate individual and group discipline.
• Staff Supervision & Guidance: Lead, guide, and train staff, student employees, interns, and/or volunteers who assist in the classroom, providing ongoing support and oversight to ensure effective functioning.
• Positive Child Interactions: Interact with children in a warm, calm, and unhurried manner to support their emotional and developmental needs.
• Communicate with children in an effective and age-appropriate manner, including using an appropriate tone of voice.
• Parental & Peer Communication: Interact with parents with respect, maintain open communication, and encourage their involvement to support their child’s development.
• Collaborate effectively with co-workers, communicate respectfully with others, and address conflicts maturely.
• Confidentiality & Reporting: Uphold confidentiality in all interactions and record-keeping with children, parents, and co-workers.
• Write and compile individual assessments of each child’s development, complete daily inventories, attendance, and related reports.
• Health & Safety: Maintain a safe, clean, and pleasant environment, both indoors and outdoors, ensuring that the children’s physical, emotions, and social well-being is always prioritized.
• Ensure that the general health, nutrition, and safety of the children are maintained by keeping certifications up-to-date (CPR, First Aid) and following health guidelines.
• Christian Witness: Consistently use words and actions that clearly give witness to Gospel values and demonstrate living out the teachings of Jesus Christ.
• Give witness to Catholic values and adhere to the teachings of the Catholic Church through practices in life and work.
• Provide daily interactions and classroom practices to develop a faith-filled environment that nurtures the spiritual growth of children.
• Miscellaneous Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned by the Early Learning Center Director Job Requirements Bachelors or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Certification in early childhood education is preferred.
• General knowledge of the Catholic Church, Catholic sacraments, rites, and liturgies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and School Information Systems.
• Obtain and maintain current adult, child, and infant CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Good physical health, confirmed by a physician’s statement, with up-to-date immunizations.
• Completion of the Archdiocese Safe Environment Program.

Skills & Attitudes Required for Success in Job

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent time management and organizational abilities with a keen attention to detail. Patience, empathy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Relationships Requirements

• Ability to collaborate and support administration in program implementation and decision-making.
• Ability to engage and work collaboratively with the pastor, parish office staff, school personnel, students, parents, and volunteers.
• 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.