FULL-TIME PRESCHOOL TEACHER (3-YEAR-OLDS)

Location: St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic School
St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic School is dedicated to providing a nurturing and faith-based educational environment for young children. We are committed to fostering the spiritual, academic, social and emotional development of our students.
Job Description: We are seeking a loving, passionate, and dedicated full-time preschool teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and supportive classroom environment for 3-year-old children. This role involves planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development in accordance with our Catholic values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field preferred.
Associate degree in early childhood or child development, or equivalent certification also accepted.
Previous experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate teaching methods.
Excellent communication and interpersonal and organizational skills a plus.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Commitment to the values and teachings of the Catholic faith. Catechist Certification preferred.
CPR and First Aid certification required.
State background check and fingerprinting required.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the school’s curriculum and Catholic teachings. Scholastic News and Seeds Religion curriculum are used at St. Clare.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages children from diverse backgrounds and abilities to explore and learn.
• Experience with classroom smart board technology and Google classroom a plus.
• Monitor and assess students’ progress, providing feedback and support to ensure their growth, including progress reports and parent teacher conferences twice each year.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child’s development and any concerns. Knowledge of Class Dojo or other online communication platforms a plus.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive educational experience through early education professional learning community meetings that include the pre-k and kindergarten teachers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Contribute to the overall functioning of the school by participating or leading special school wide projects throughout the year (such as Advent and Field Day) and assisting with daily operations.
• Compliance with professional development learning requirements set by the Archdiocese of Detroit and state of Michigan.