Full Time Preschool Teacher - Lead Position

Co-Lead Preschool Teacher
Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids Schools St. Paul the Apostle School - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Paul the Apostle Early Childhood Center is hiring a full-time co-lead teacher for the preschool classroom to join our staff beginning summer 2025. This role involves collaborating with the lead preschool teacher to create a nurturing learning environment for children 3-4 years in age. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic educator who is kind, creative, and has a desire to bring the Catholic faith to children through their everyday experiences. Schedule School Year Shift Monday – Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Summer Shift Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm General Responsibilities: The duties of the co-lead preschool teacher include but are not limited to:

• Works closely with the co-lead teacher, assistants, and support staff to ensure consistency in classroom management and lesson execution.
• Is responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate experiences that advance intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development, incorporating Christ-centered teachings and values.
• Observe and assess children's progress, document learning milestones, and tailor instruction to meet individual needs.
• Build strong relationships with families through regular communication, report cards, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Implements positive reinforcement strategies to support children's emotional regulation and social skills while promoting Catholic values.
• Is responsible for leading the preschool after care program, planning and implementing age-appropriate experiences for children 3-5 years of age.
• 3 personal days and 6 sick days in addition to school year planned breaks: Two weeks Christmas, one week spring break, Fridays off in the summer, one week 4th of July, three days over Thanksgiving.
• Group Health and Dental Insurance
• Professional learning assistance
• Daily planning time
• Collaboration with a co-lead teacher
• Retirement plan
• Discounted school lunches
• Bachelor Degree with early childhood emphasis or an associates degree with early childhood credentials or have the desire to work toward an early childhood credential.
• CPR and First Aid Certified or willingness to be trained (employer will pay for training.)
• Previous experience working in a preschool or early childhood setting.
• Commitment to fostering the faith of children.
• Strong understanding of child development principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a co-teaching model.
• Commitment to lifelong learning as demonstrated by attendance at seminars, in-services, and training.
• The candidate should be Catholic and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Must have or willing to take Virtus – Protecting God's Children Training. Please send electronic letters of interest and resumes, along with an employment application to: St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School Sarah Kleinschmit Early Childhood Director View email address on click.appcast.io.