Certified Preschool Teacher St. Joseph School

St. Joseph School - Marion; Marion (IA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a Certified Preschool Teacher in Marion, Iowa. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and have certification with the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Responsibilities include fostering a learning environment that reflects Christian values, delivering lesson plans, managing student behavior, and collaborating with staff. The role is part-time, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures.
• Self-motivated and well-organized with leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom.

Skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in the use of educational technology

Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills

Flexible, adaptive, and cooperative

Education

Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education

Certification with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

Job description

Certified Preschool Teacher St. Joseph School

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2025

Job Description

Xavier Catholic Schools represent the Catholic schools of the Cedar Rapids and Marion area. In every educational center, students and their families are engaged by faculty and staff who infuse Catholic values with a sound academic curriculum. In doing so, a student’s faith is fortified and the doors of endless possibility are opened!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education
• Certification with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners in teaching and in appropriate subject area
• Practicing Catholic preferred
• Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic faith and schools
• In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the use of educational technology
• Self-motivated
• Well-organized with leadership abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Flexible, adaptive, and cooperative

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community
• Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, DHS, Archdiocese, and local site
• Adhere to the teaching standards
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Participate in problem solving process to ensure needs of students are being met
• Differentiate instruction to address the needs of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies and regulations
• Participate in department, school, and parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Maintain confidentiality with work-related matters
• Promote positive public relations through interactions with the community
• Work collaboratively with the school principal, Booster Club, Parent Association as needed
• Work towards continuous quality improvement including the use of new technologies and equipment
• Uphold, support, and promote all school policies and procedures
• Accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction

These duties are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood
• Classroom Teacher > Elementary
• Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Equal Opportunity Employer

The school is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

• Casey Kettmann , Principal
• St. Joseph School - Marion
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]