Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Preschool Teacher

Healthy Child Care Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher for preschoolers aged 3-4. This role involves fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development in a mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to Catholic teachings, along with the required early childhood credentials.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Teladoc Services

Chiropractic/Acupuncture/Spiritual Care/Massage

Qualifications

• 1-3 years minimum experience working with children ages 2-5.
• Colorado early childhood leveled credential required.
• Must be a fully initiated and active Catholic.

Responsibilities

• Models the Catholic faith for preschoolers in daily practices.
• Creates a safe, clean learning environment.
• Prepares and executes developmentally appropriate lesson plans.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Colorado early childhood leveled credential

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Description

Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is seeking a caring, cooperative, and motivated preschool Early Childhood Teacher. This teacher will collaborate with other teachers on their grade level team and paraprofessionals to lead children in growing and developing socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically, and spiritually. The Early Childhood Teacher will need strong communicative, collaborative, and organizational skills as well as a desire to actively contribute to a mission-driven school culture.

Grade levels: P2.5-P4 (3-4-year-olds)

School Year:2025-2026

Hours:M-F; 7:30-3:30 with weekly meetings until 4:00pm

Pay Type and Range: Salary $34,715-$62,102 based on education and work experience

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Models the Catholic faith for preschoolers in daily practices and interpersonal interactions
• Creates and maintains a safe, clean learning environment for all children in his/her care
• Collaborates with assigned paraprofessionals, other teachers on their team, and parents in planning and implementing class activities, field trips, parties, and service projects
• Exhibits a genuine nurturing and caring attitude towards all children
• Prepares, submits, and executes developmentally appropriate lesson plans that meet archdiocesan standards
• Implements and utilizes disciplinary strategies aligned with the school’s mission and the program’s protocols (training provided)
• Maintains a positive calm attitude with a soft voice and encourages this attitude and voice in others working in the classroom
• Communicates effectively and charitably with families, teachers, and staff
• Attends all required staff trainings and meetings
• Maintains professional profile on PDIS and complies with all school, state, and federal preschool requirements and regulations
• Follows established confidentiality, safety, and emergency procedures

Requirements

• 1-3 years minimum experience working with children ages 2-5
• Being on your feet 80-90% of the time
• Going up and down multiple flights of stairs daily
• Getting onto and off of the floor to sit or squat to meet children’s eye levels
• Colorado early childhood leveled credential
• Be a fully initiated and active Catholic who teaches and acts in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Fingerprints and background checks in compliance with licensing requirements
• Safe Environment Training

Preferences:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree
• ECE 101 and 103 completion, CDA, and/or CO Early Childhood Leveled Credential II

Great Benefits Included:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage options
• Teladoc Services
• Alternative Care coverage options for Chiropractic/Acupuncture/Spiritual Care/Massage
• Therapy/Naturopathy
• Maternity Management Program Guidance and educational materials
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Interested applicants please apply at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/3278169/Blessed-Sacrament-Catholic-Church/Teacher-Preschool