PREK3 LEAD TEACHER - ST. PATRICK SCHOOL, MALVERN, PA

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Secondary Schools; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Secondary Schools seeks a PreK3 Lead Teacher to nurture spiritual, cognitive, and social development in three-year-olds within a Christ-centered setting.

You will implement faith formation, co-lead a play-based curriculum with grade partners, and maintain a warm, structured classroom routine while engaging families and diocesan educators in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Elementary Education.
• Practicing Catholic preferred; must actively support the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Valid state teaching credential or early childhood certification and completion of diocesan Safe Environment (e.g., VIRTUS) background screening.

Responsibilities

• Faith Formation: Lead age-appropriate prayers, introduce simple Bible stories, and cultivate a classroom environment rooted in Christian love and respect.
• Curriculum & Instruction: Plan and execute, with 2 grade partners, a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum focused on sensory exploration, social-emotional growth, fine/gross motor skills, and introductory literacy and numeracy skills.
• Classroom Management: Establish a warm, predictable routine that promotes independence and positive behavior. Assist students with self-care habits, emotional regulation, and bathroom routines as needed.
• Parent & Community Engagement: Maintain regular, transparent communication with families regarding student progress, daily activities, and developmental milestones through conferences and newsletters.
• Professional: Collaborate with early childhood colleagues, attend faculty meetings and diocesan professional development.

Skills

Faith formation

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Parent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Elementary Education

Job description

Position Overview

The PreK3 Teacher nurtures the spiritual, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of three-year-old students within a Christ-centered environment. This role combines foundational early childhood instruction with Catholic faith formation, creating a safe, structured, and play-based learning space.

Position

PreK3 Lead Teacher

Key Responsibilities

• Faith Formation: Lead age-appropriate prayers, introduce simple Bible stories, and cultivate a classroom environment rooted in Christian love and respect.
• Curriculum & Instruction: Plan and execute, with 2 grade partners, a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum focused on sensory exploration, social-emotional growth, fine/gross motor skills, and introductory literacy and numeracy skills.
• Classroom Management: Establish a warm, predictable routine that promotes independence and positive behavior. Assist students with self-care habits, emotional regulation, and bathroom routines as needed.
• Parent & Community Engagement: Maintain regular, transparent communication with families regarding student progress, daily activities, and developmental milestones through conferences and newsletters.
• Professional: Collaborate with early childhood colleagues, attend faculty meetings and diocesan professional development.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Elementary Education.
• Faith Commitment: Practicing Catholic preferred; must actively support the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Certifications: Valid state teaching credential or early childhood certification and completion of diocesan Safe Environment (e.g., VIRTUS) background screening.