Teacher, Pre-K

About us

St. John the Baptist Catholic School prepares your child for life’s journey by interweaving a first-rate academic education with the reinforcement of solid Catholic core values and teachings. St. John the Baptist Catholic School is accredited by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s Office for Schools and the Wisconsin Catholic School Accreditation (WCSA).

Job Summary
Pre-K teachers actively educate and enhance each student’s life by academic engagement, behavior, and spiritual growth rooted in the life of Christ. They build a partnership with school parents to support the lifelong learning of their child in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Create a faith-filled environment for learners by: 

• Organizing physical space for learning,
• Managing student behavior guided by Gospel values, e.g., respect, forgiveness,
• Establishing classroom routines, rules, and procedures consistent with school policy,
• Communicating high expectations for learning, and supporting students growth,
• Creating a faith-filled environment that engages the whole student.

Works with families as partners in their child’s education by: 

• Providing feedback on student progress to families,
• Engaging families as partners in the educational process and the life of the school.

Understands school’s mission and his/her role in it by: 

• Serving as a role model for Gospel values for students and families,
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor and attitude in alignment with the school’s mission,
• Taking responsibility for professional growth.

Contributes to a positive school environment by: 

• Collaborating with colleagues,
• Serves beyond the classroom in school committees/activities/events as it relates to a positive school environment.

Planning and instructional effectiveness using best practices to support learning by:

• Demonstrating knowledge of students by clearly stating instructional outcomes that reflect curriculum expectations for students.
• Designing coherent instruction (lessons/units) that have a clearly defined structure and logical supportive activities.
• Transferring content knowledge to students, through clear directions, procedures, and explanations that are clear and developmentally appropriate.
• Promoting learner engagement in an environment that is engaging and aligned to learning needs.
• Supervising students during all student contact times/activities.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• WI teaching license (Preferred)

St. John the Baptist Church and School has been serving the community in the area of Plymouth Wisconsin for over 150 years. St. John the Baptist Catholic School (SJB) is a private 3k-8th grade school that provides a solid academic education in a close-knit, faith-centered, and service-orientated environment. Our infant and toddler child care program provides a positive, nurturing environment. St. John the Baptist welcomes individuals from all walks of life, and we strive to be disciples of Christ and serve our neighbors in the Plymouth community.