Preschool Teacher Job at Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri

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  • Archdiocese of St. Louis
  • Missouri

Job Description

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

The Preschool Teacher provides a nurturing, faith-filled, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. Rooted in Catholic values, this role integrates spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while fostering a love of learning and respect for self and others.

Job Responsibilities

Faith Formation & Catholic Identity

  • Model and promote Catholic values, prayer, and moral development in the classroom.

  • Participate in school liturgies, prayer services, and religious instruction as appropriate for preschool level.

  • Collaborate with families to support the faith formation of each child.

Instruction & Curriculum

  • Plan and implement daily lessons that support the holistic development of preschool children, aligning with diocesan early childhood standards.

  • Use play-based and hands-on learning experiences to promote curiosity and creativity.

  • Differentiate instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.

  • Integrate faith, literacy, math, science, art, and social-emotional learning into the curriculum.

Classroom Environment & Management

  • Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom that encourages independence and cooperation.

  • Establish routines and positive behavior expectations grounded in respect and Christian values.

  • Observe and assess student progress, maintaining accurate records and communicating regularly with parents.

Collaboration & Professionalism

  • Work closely with assistant teachers, colleagues, and administration to ensure a cohesive early childhood program.

  • Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school-wide activities.

  • Communicate effectively with parents through conferences, newsletters, and daily interactions.

Job Requirements

  • State teaching certification and/or diocesan certification (preferred).

  • Experience teaching or working with preschool-aged children.

  • Active, practicing Catholic preferred; commitment to supporting Catholic values required.

  • Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

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. 

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