Holy Trinity School: Kindergarten Teacher

Catholic Diocese of Columbus • Somerset, NJ

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Holy Trinity School is seeking a joyful, faith-filled, and dedicated Kindergarten Teacher who desires to help form young hearts and minds in the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic faith. We are looking for an educator who sees teaching not simply as a profession, but as a vocation. At Holy Trinity, we believe children flourish in an environment that fosters wonder, virtue, joyful discovery, and academic excellence. The successful candidate will cultivate a classroom where students grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, and emotionally while laying a strong foundation in literacy, mathematics, and the Catholic faith.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Hold an appropriate Ohio Teaching License (Professional, Permanent, or Resident Educator) or be eligible to obtain one before beginning to teach
• Current satisfactory BCI & FBI background checks
• Have attended or be willing to attend a Virtus Protecting God's Children training
• Practicing Catholic preferred, or a candidate who fully supports the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A love for young children and a commitment to helping each child reach his or her God-given potential.

Nice To Haves

• Loves working with young children.
• Understands that wonder is the beginning of learning.
• Values rich children's literature, music, art, and meaningful play as important parts of a child's education.
• Seeks to cultivate virtue alongside academic growth.
• Desires to work closely with families and fellow faculty members in a joyful Catholic community.
• Is committed to continual professional and spiritual growth.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, orderly, and engaging classroom rooted in Christian charity and respect.
• Teach kindergarten students using developmentally appropriate instruction that promotes curiosity, joyful learning, and academic excellence.
• Build strong foundations in early literacy through systematic phonics, reading, handwriting, and language development.
• Develop early mathematical thinking through hands-on exploration, number sense, and problem-solving.
• Integrate the Catholic faith throughout the school day through prayer, Scripture, virtue formation, and participation in the liturgical life of the school.
• Foster habits of attentiveness, perseverance, kindness, responsibility, and wonder.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents, recognizing them as the primary educators of their children.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to support the mission of Holy Trinity School.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level