PRE K – 8TH TEACHER

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lexington; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lexington seeks a dedicated Preschool Teacher for St. Agatha Academy in Winchester, KY.

This full-time role leads a preschool classroom in a faith-based school, delivering engaging activities that support emotional, social, and cognitive growth while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. The ideal candidate will hold a High School diploma, possess ETRIS and CMG Connect certifications, and complete a background check.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in educational or childcare settings is preferred.
• Strong skills in classroom management and behavior management techniques.
• Ability to supervise and work with young students in the classroom or at play
• A compassionate demeanor with a genuine desire to help others succeed.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with students, parents, and staff.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all individuals

Responsibilities

• Stimulates emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students by implementing educational programs and activities tailored to assigned class.
• Provides safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing facilities; following standards and procedures; complying with legal recommendations.
• Encourages development of student self-control by utilizing classroom management and modeling techniques.
• Assists students in lunch room.
• Ensures continuous care of children as lead teacher

Skills

Classroom management

Behavior management

Strong communication

Compassionate demeanor

Education

High School diploma

Tools

ETRIS certification

CMG Connect certification

Background check approved

Job description

Preschool Teacher

St. Agatha Academy, Winchester, KY, is a Catholic PreK-8th grade school. We are looking for a full-time teacher in our preschool classroom.

Duties

• Stimulates emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students by implementing educational programs and activities tailored to assigned class.
• Provides safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing facilities; following standards and procedures; complying with legal recommendations.
• Encourages development of student self-control by utilizing classroom management and modeling techniques.
• Assists students in lunch room.
• Ensures continuous care of children as lead teacher

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in educational or childcare settings is preferred.
• Strong skills in classroom management and behavior management techniques.
• Ability to supervise and work with young students in the classroom or at play
• A compassionate demeanor with a genuine desire to help others succeed.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with students, parents, and staff.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all individuals
• High School diploma is required
• ETRIS certification a must.
• CMG Connect certification and background check approved.