Preschool 4 Lead Teacher

Archdiocese of Detroit•Royal Oak, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Shrine Catholic Grade School is seeking a Preschool 4 Lead Teacher for their Early Childhood Center. Located in Royal Oak, MI, Shrine Catholic Schools have a long-standing tradition of providing high-quality Catholic education focused on academic excellence, arts, service, and leadership, all within a faith-based environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing, and organizing daily classroom routines and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities, including large and small group activities, self-selection, snack time, motor skill development, and faith formation. This role also involves attending staff meetings and professional development, documenting student progress, preparing assessment files, maintaining attendance records, and conducting parent-teacher conferences.

Requirements

All candidates shall be certified and/or approved for teaching by the Department of Education for the State of Michigan.
All teachers are required to hold the appropriate endorsement for the subject(s) they are assigned to teach.

Responsibilities

Planning, implementing, and organizing the components of daily classroom routines and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities: large and small group, self-selection (center-based learning), snack, fine and gross motor activities, faith formation, etc.
Attend all staff meetings and professional development opportunities
Documenting all information pertaining to behavior, development and interactions with parents
Preparing and maintaining children's assessment files and progress reports
Keeping accurate attendance records of the children
Participating in parent/teacher conferences twice a year
Design and implement lesson plans that integrate Gospel values into the core curriculum.
Apply differentiated instruction and assessment that improves achievement for all learners in a learner-centered and collaborative environment.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods of instruction.
Implement research-based practices including differentiated instruction.
Consistently create a high level of active student engagement and student-led learning.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, spiritual, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior in accordance with the Code of Conduct, using a positive and proactive management system.
Create an environment of respect and rapport, rooted in faith.
Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, principals, colleagues, and community members.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly using FACTS.
Communicate updates with parents through weekly newsletters.