Pre-K Classroom Teacher (2025-26 School Year)

Diocese of Harrisburg; York (York County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Pre-K Classroom Teacher for the upcoming school year. In this rewarding role, you will create a safe and engaging learning environment for young children, fostering their development through tailored programs and activities. You will be responsible for planning lessons that meet the diverse needs of children, ensuring their safety, and maintaining a clean and organized classroom. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families, contributing to their early education in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere. If you are passionate about early childhood education and possess the necessary qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Experience with young children in a preschool or school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a preschool program for young children.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.

Skills

Team Building Skills

Supervisory Skills

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

Effective Verbal and Listening Communication Skills

Stress Management Skills

Time Management Skills

Teaching Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Certification in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Pre-K Classroom Teacher (2025-26 School Year)
JobID: 1598

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Early Childhood Teacher-PreK
• Date Posted: 2/28/2025
• Location: St. Joseph School, York
• Date Available: August 2025

Pre-K Teacher
Full-Time for the 2025-2026 School Year
City & State: York, PA
School: St. Joseph School
PAYROLL GRADE: 14 FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

Nature of Position: The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to teach young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with relevant federal, territorial, and municipal legislation and policies. The Preschool Teacher will be respectful of children and parents and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained.

Reports to: PreSchool Director and/or Principal

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children.
2. Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.
3. Provide nutritious snacks and lunches.
4. Provide adequate equipment and activities.
5. Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well-maintained, and always safe.
6. Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities.
7. Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities.
8. Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts.
9. Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies.
10. Be familiar with emergency procedures.
11. Supervise children in the Pre-school.
12. Ensure children are always supervised.
13. Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games, and storytelling.
14. Build children’s self-esteem.
15. Comfort children.
16. Establish routines and provide positive guidance.
17. Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
18. Implement positive discipline when required.
19. Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
20. Observe children and make note of their progress.
21. Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner.
22. Communicate with parents and members of the community.
23. Discuss children’s development with parents.
24. Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate.
25. Participate in community activities.
26. Promote literacy and early education.
27. Maintain program administration.
28. Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child’s progress.
29. Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential client files.
30. Develop daily activity plans.
31. Monitor the program budget.
32. Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

1. Knowledge: The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
   • child development and early education theories and practices
   • safe and appropriate activities for children
   • relevant legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times
   • an understanding of any cultural environments specific to the children attending
2. Skills: The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
   • team building skills
   • supervisory skills
   • analytical and problem solving skills
   • decision making skills
   • effective verbal and listening communication skills
   • stress management skills
   • time management skills
   • teaching skills
3. Personal Attributes: The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
   • be respectful
   • possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
   • be flexible
   • demonstrate sound work ethics
   • be consistent and fair
   • be compassionate and understanding
   • be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment

The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of Day Care Worker. The incumbent would normally attain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for the position through completion of a post-secondary Early Education Program combined with related day care and/or preschool teaching experience. Equivalencies will be considered.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Caring for children can be physically demanding. The Preschool Teacher may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child-sized furniture. The Preschool Teacher will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility, and may move throughout the community with children. The Preschool Teacher may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff, and themselves.

Environmental Conditions: The Preschool Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be several activities and situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher will have to always supervise all children.

Sensory Demands: The Preschool Teacher may experience smells associated with toileting and children who are ill. There may be times that the environment is noisy and busy.

Mental Demands: Caring for children can be stressful. The Preschool Teacher must ensure that children are always supervised, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be several situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum education of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
2. Prefer certified applicants, or else be willing to work towards obtaining certification.
3. Prefer applicants with experience working in a school or preschool, or other experience working with young children.
4. Must comply with PA state clearance requirements.
5. Must be willing to respect the Catholic church and follow our basic morality guidelines.