Lead Preschool 4 Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 personal days and 6 sick days

Group Health and Dental Insurance

Professional learning assistance

Daily planning time

Retirement plan

Discounted daily in-house lunches

PK-8th free tuition

Job summary

St. Paul the Apostle School in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a full-time Lead Teacher for the Preschool 4 classroom for the 2025-2026 school year.

The ideal candidate is warm, creative, and committed to hands-on, inquiry-based learning while integrating Catholic faith into daily activities. Responsibilities include planning developmentally appropriate experiences, collaborating with staff, assessing progress, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with early childhood emphasis.
• Associate degree with early childhood credentials.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to be trained.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to fostering Catholic faith in children.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and seminars.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate experiences in Preschool 4.
• Observe, document learning milestones, and tailor instruction.
• Collaborate with assistants and staff for consistent teaching.
• Maintain regular communication with families and conduct conferences.
• Promote Christ-centered values and Catholic teachings in daily activities.

Job description

Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids Schools St. Paul the Apostle School - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Lead Preschool 4 Teacher

Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids Schools St. Paul the Apostle School - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Diocese of Grand Rapids Catholic Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5865966

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

St. Paul the Apostle Early Childhood Center is seeking a full-time Lead Teacher for our Preschool 4 classroom, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. 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

• School Year Shift: Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
• Summer Shift: Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-5:30pm

General Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 3 personal days and 6 sick days in addition to school year planned breaks: 2 weeks Christmas, 1 week spring break, 3 days over Thanksgiving.
• Group Health and Dental Insurance
• Professional learning assistance
• Daily planning time
• Collaboration with other preschool teaching staff
• Retirement plan
• Discounted daily in‑house lunches
• PK‑8th free tuition

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)
• Previous experience working in a preschool or early childhood setting.
• Commitment to fostering the faith of the children.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.Proficient usage and integration of technology in the classroom setting
• 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

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Morrow
• 2750 Burton Street SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
• Phone: 616‑949‑1690
• Email: [e-mail]

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