Lead 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

Holy Spirit Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and faith-filled Lead Preschool Teacher to provide a nurturing, structured, and Christ-centered learning environment for young children. This role is responsible for leading the preschool classroom, supporting early childhood development, and fostering spiritual, academic, and social growth in alignment with the mission and values of the Catholic Church.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities for preschool students
• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
• Integrate Catholic values and teachings into daily instruction and classroom culture
• Provide leadership and guidance to classroom aides or assistant teachers
• Monitor student progress and development, maintaining accurate records
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student growth, behavior, and classroom updates
• Maintain classroom organization, materials, and learning spaces
• Ensure compliance with all school policies, licensing requirements, and safety procedures
• Foster social, emotional, and behavioral development in young learners
• Collaborate with school administration and staff to support overall program success

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
• Valid teaching certification (as required by state or Archdiocese)
• Prior preschool or early childhood teaching experience preferred
• Practicing Catholic or willingness to support the mission of Catholic education
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with support staff
• Commitment to creating a faith-filled, student-centered learning environment
• Must meet all Archdiocesan and Safe Environment requirements

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.