PreSchool Teacher

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Simon Says Early Childhood Center is seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Preschool Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. The Preschool Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate educational activities that support children's cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth while fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that support early childhood development.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages learning through play and exploration.
• Foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development.
• Use positive behavior management techniques to promote respect, cooperation, and self-confidence.
• Observe, assess, and document children's progress and developmental milestones.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, classroom activities, and concerns.
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and student records.
• Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations and center policies.
• Supervise children at all times, including during classroom activities, meals, outdoor play, and field trips.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to support the overall mission and goals of the center.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and staff.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to meet all state licensing and background screening requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Passion for working with young children and helping them reach developmental milestones.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Patience, flexibility, and creativity in working with children of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Commitment to creating a positive and supportive learning environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and sit on the floor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to actively engage in classroom activities, outdoor play, and supervision of children.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to children's needs and emergencies.

Simon Says Early Childhood Center seeks a compassionate and enthusiastic Preschool Teacher committed to providing quality early childhood education and fostering a love of learning in every child.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.


Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.


Our Mission

We are a unique community-diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better-and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews-we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.