Teacher (Pre-K)- St Peter the Apostle Catholic School

St Peter The Apostle Church - Boerne, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Boerne, TX

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About the position

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School is seeking a dedicated Pre-K Teacher to join their team for the upcoming school year. The role involves fostering a love of learning and the Catholic faith in young students through a classical education approach. The teacher will be responsible for implementing lessons, maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment, and collaborating with faculty to support student growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic classical education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by joyfully modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis; ensures the safety and well-being of self and others
• Develops and implements lessons aligned with Catholic classical curriculum and pedagogy
• Collaborates with other faculty to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to DSC requirements
• Creates a classroom environment of joyful order to allow for fruitful learning to take place
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and uses results to plan instructional activities
• Supervises students during non-instructional periods of the day and during school-sponsored activities
• Establishes and maintains open communication with parents, students, principals, and fellow faculty members
• Participates in faculty development activities to grow in love of the Catholic intellectual tradition

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Early Child Education OR Associate's or Bachelor's degree with 12 hours in Early Childhood Education from an accredited university OR a valid, appropriate state certificate
• 12 credit hours in early childhood education courses or a valid, appropriate state certificate
• Technology proficiency in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet use for educational purposes
• Practicing Catholic
• Knowledge of classical education OR a desire to learn about and implement a Catholic classical curriculum
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated competency in the assigned subject area(s)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• 401(a) Pension Plan
• 403(b) Retirement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays