Pre-Kindergarten 4 Teacher

Miamiarch; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Miamiarch is looking for a qualified Pre-Kindergarten Teacher for the St. Patrick Catholic Pre-School in Miami Beach, Florida. The role involves creating interactive lesson plans and maintaining an engaging classroom environment. Candidates should have a strong educational background, preferably with a Bachelor’s degree, and at least two years of experience in a VPK/Pre-K classroom.

The selected candidate must support the mission of the Catholic Church, comply with state guidelines, and possess excellent communication skills. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a dedicated teaching team for the 2026-27 school year.

Qualifications

• FCCPC required; 2 years’ experience in a VPK/Pre-K 4 classroom preferred.
• State certification in childcare training is mandatory.
• Experience with curriculum development and implementation required.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement interactive lesson plans aligned with state standards.
• Maintain a fun and organized classroom environment.
• Communicate directly with parents to foster good rapport.

Skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong presentation skills

Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel

Clear English-language communication skills

Education

A.A. degree or higher in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or elementary level

Job description

School Faculty - Preschool - St. Patrick Catholic Pre-School

St. Patrick Pre-School in Miami Beach, Florida has an opening for two qualified Pre-Kindergarten 4 Teachers and join our talented, professional, teaching team for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Our Pre-K teacher creates and implements interactive lessons plans aligned with the state standards; completes Pre-K assessments; maintains a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized; and is professional, caring, compassionate, and dedicated to the well-being of our students. This person will also have direct communication with parents, and fostering good rapport is a necessity to our students’ development. The teacher is expected to be knowledgeable in and ensure compliance with all licensing guidelines, along with those set forth by the Archdiocese of Miami. This candidate performs all duties in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Qualifications:

• FCCPC, A.A. degree or higher in ECE/Child Development. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or elementary level preferred.
• 2 years’ experience working in a VPK/Pre-K 4 classroom preferred.
• State certified 45 hours childcare training or Staff Credential with Department of Children and Families is required.
• Literacy for the VPK instructor class completed, as well as, VPK standards and training required.
• Experience with curriculum development and implementation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong presentation skills with skill in use of instructional technologies
• Excellent oral and written English-language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Good spelling and grammar are required.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel; PowerPoint a plus.
• Must be supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in Roman Catholic environment preferred.
• Must have knowledge of basic tenets of Catholic Church.
• Must have a professional demeanor, including adherence to dress code.

In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults," the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment.