Pre-K 4 Teacher

Oxford Senior Living; East Derby (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby, CT, is seeking a full-time Pre-K 4 Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role fosters a faith-based learning environment and supports early childhood growth.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with ECE or Teacher Certification, has 2 years of classroom experience, and is committed to nurturing young learners in a Catholic school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• ECE or Teacher Certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years classroom experience requested.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
• Commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, faith-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Creating an engaging learning environment that fosters academic and spiritual growth for Pre-K 4 students.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans addressing spiritual, emotional, physical, and growth.
• Use diverse instructional techniques such as modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.
• Adapt curriculum to meet individual learning needs.
• Promote positive behavior through redirection, positive reinforcement, and adherence to the school’s behavioral policies.
• Maintain positive communication with families through newsletters, daily updates, and as-needed outreach.
• Attend regular staff meetings and participate in annual reviews and professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree

ECE or Teacher Certification

Job description

• Industry Pre-Kindergarten Teaching, Catholic School Teaching


• Employee Type Exempt


• Required Degree 4 Year Degree


• Manage Others No

Description:

St. Mary-St. Michael School, a Catholic elementary school in Derby, CT, is searching for a full-time Pre-K 4 Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. Founded in 1885, St. Mary-St. Michael School strives to provide the opportunity for each child to receive an excellent education; preparing them for a lifetime of learning centered on Catholic Social Teachings.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities would include creating an engaging learning environment that fosters academic and spiritual growth, develops Pre-Kindergarten 4 students’ skills and a love of learning. The candidate should be competent at lesson planning and instructing and ensuring Pre-K 4 students’ spiritual and academic growth.

Develop and implement daily lesson plans that address spiritual, emotional, physical, and growth.

Use diverse instructional techniques such as modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.

Adapt curriculum to meet individual learning needs.

Promote positive behavior through redirection, positive reinforcement, and adherence to the school’s behavioral policies.

Maintain positive communication with families through newsletters, daily updates, and as-needed outreach.

Attend regular staff meetings and participate in annual reviews and professional development.

Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and ECE or Teacher Certification are required.

Minimum of 2 years classroom experience.

Demonstrated ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons.

Commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and faith-based environment.

Commitment to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

Summary

Mission Statement :

“Today I will do my best on all my work, spread kindness and keep Jesus in my heart.”