Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•El Cajon, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Holy Trinity School is seeking a nurturing, faith-filled, and enthusiastic educator to serve as our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher. This teacher will play a foundational role in introducing young learners to a love of learning while supporting their academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development in a joyful Catholic environment. This position is ideal for an educator who is passionate about early childhood education and understands the importance of creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom where young children can thrive. The successful candidate will help students build the foundational skills necessary for future academic success while fostering curiosity, confidence, independence, and a sense of wonder about God's world.

Requirements

A deep commitment to living and sharing the teachings of the Catholic Church
A loving respect for all people, in recognition of each person’s God-given dignity
A desire to participate in ongoing Catholic faith formation and fellowship opportunities
Unassailable integrity and commitment to the school’s mission and vision
A strong belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence
An unwavering determination to be better today than yesterday
Proven ability to effectively support, collaborate, and partner with a variety of personalities and working styles and an openness and generosity of spirit in navigating differences
Grit, faith, hope, love, and a sense of humor
At a minimum, a bachelor’s degree and a desire to help students grow in faith, virtue, and intellect is required.
Experience teaching in an elementary school classroom
A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
Living as a faith-filled individual, who understands and honors the teachings of the Catholic Church and is passionate about sharing the Catholic faith
The ability to be flexible in a fast-paced school environment that is responsive to students’ needs.

Nice To Haves

Possess a cleared California multiple or single subject teaching credential (preferred)
Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Preparing and implementing rigorous lesson plans that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of all students.
Creating and maintaining a learning environment where every child feels safe, loved, and inspired to learn and grow.
Supporting a school culture focused on faith, academic achievement, and virtue formation.
Plan, personalize, and execute lesson plans in assigned content areas.
Lead instruction using a rigorous curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity, reinforces the joy of learning, and enables all students to thrive.
Teach all lessons with rigor, joy, and urgency.
Engage in an ongoing data-driven cycle of assessment, analysis, and action.
Achieve meaningful student achievement and growth results aligned with the school's mission and annual goals.
Implement school-wide systems for academics, culture, and character formation.
Connect with families through frequent phone calls, emails, conferences, and notes.
Develop meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to love learning, act with integrity, and make exceptional academic gains.
Participate in up to three weeks of summer training before school’s opening.
Engage in ongoing professional development.
Help students develop a personal relationship with Christ, and work to grow in one’s own relationship with Christ.