About this role
St. Paul the Apostle Early Childhood Center has an immediate opening for a full-time Lead Teacher for our Preschool 4 classroom. We are looking for a warm, creative, and dedicated educator who will foster a nurturing learning environment and lead with a passion for hands-on, inquiry-based learning. The ideal candidate brings a love for early childhood education, a collaborative spirit, and a desire to integrate the Catholic faith into the daily experiences of young children in meaningful and age-appropriate ways.
Schedule
Monday – Friday
7:30am-3:30pm
- 10 month (Mid August- Early June)
- Full-Year Employment
- Benefits include but are not limited to:
- This is a salary position with year-round pay.
Paid Time off includes
- Labor Day
- 3 day Thanksgiving Break
- 2 week Christmas Break
- MLK Jr. Day
- Mid-Winter Break
- 1 week spring break
- Good Friday, Easter Monday (if falling outside of Spring Break)
- Memorial Day
- Week of 4th of July Off (for year-round emoloyment)
- Fridays Off in Summer Months (for year-round employment)
- Additional Paid Time off outside of scheduled breaks
- Tuition Discounts
- Full Health Insurance Coverage for employee (cash-in-lieu payment if insurance is not needed)
- SPA Funded Retirement plan
- Daily Salad Bar Lunches at no cost to employee
- Active Home and School Organization that provides classroom material grants
- Instructional Planning Support
- Daily Instructional Planning Period
- Engaged and Supportive Community
Candidates must meet the following qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with early childhood emphasis or an associate degree with early childhood credentials
- CPR and First Aid Certified or willingness to be trained (employer will pay for training)
- Commitment to fostering the faith of the children.
- Excellent classroom management skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- The candidate should be Catholic and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Must have or be willing to take Virtus – Protecting God’s Children Training
Please send electronic letters of interest and resumes, along with an employment application (https://dioceseofgrandrapids.na2.echosign.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhBk0q-RBzOxz24dAjpVHUKvmWJEi3SV9H1Wbyix6dBLgWMdu7wHDciMd3112kZhiGE*) to:
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School
Sarah Kleinschmit
Early Childhood Director [email protected]
General Responsibilities
The duties of the lead preschool teacher include but are not limited to:
- Works closely with 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.