Lead Preschool 4 Teacher

Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids Schools•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

St. Paul the Apostle Early Childhood Center is hiring a full-time Lead Teacher for its Preschool 4 classroom. The teacher will foster a nurturing learning environment and lead hands-on, inquiry-based learning. The role calls for a love of early childhood education, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to integrating the Catholic faith into young children’s daily experiences in meaningful, age-appropriate ways. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position is described as 10 months, from mid-August to early June, with full-year employment and year-round pay. Applicants should send an electronic letter of interest, resume, and employment application to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School, addressed to Sarah Kleinschmit, Early Childhood Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with an early childhood emphasis, or an associate degree with early childhood credentials.
CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to complete training; the employer will pay for training.
Commitment to fostering the faith of the children.
Excellent classroom management skills.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Should be Catholic and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Must have or be willing to complete Virtus – Protecting God’s Children Training.

Nice To Haves

A collaborative spirit.
A passion for hands-on, inquiry-based learning.
A love for early childhood education.

Responsibilities

Lead the Preschool 4 classroom.
Foster a nurturing learning environment.
Lead hands-on, inquiry-based learning.
Integrate the Catholic faith into children’s daily experiences in meaningful and age-appropriate ways.
Demonstrate excellent classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
Foster the faith of the children.

Benefits

Year-round pay for the salary position.
Paid time off including Labor Day, a three-day Thanksgiving break, a two-week Christmas break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, mid-winter break, one-week spring break, Good Friday and Easter Monday when outside spring break, and Memorial Day.
For year-round employment: the week of the Fourth of July off and Fridays off during summer months.
Additional paid time off outside scheduled breaks.
Tuition discounts.
Full health insurance coverage for the employee, or a cash-in-lieu payment if insurance is not needed.
SPA-funded retirement plan.
Daily salad bar lunches at no cost to the employee.
Classroom material grants provided by the Home and School Organization.
Instructional planning support and a daily instructional planning period.
Engaged and supportive community.