Preschool Lead Teacher

The Catholic Center; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh is seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher for St. Michael Preschool to foster a safe and nurturing environment for ages 2-5. Key responsibilities include engaging children through play-based learning and collaborating with staff while maintaining effective communication with families. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education, or relevant experience, alongside a passion for the Catholic faith.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree or two years experience with young children.
• Complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training before starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing environment for children.
• Engage in play-based learning and maintain daily class functions.
• Establish effective family relations.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education

Job description

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume to:

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh is seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher (for ages 2 – 5 years old) to join St. Michael Preschool in Cary, NC. The lead teacher will provide a safe, nurturing, faith-filled environment for children in our half-day preschool program while maintaining the overall supervision of students and daily class functions.

Key responsibilities:

• Engage children in socialization and play-based learning that is developmentally age-appropriate and follows the Diocese of Raleigh Preschool Standards.
• Work effectively with an Assistant Teacher and participate in ongoing collaboration and planning with the preschool director and colleagues.
• Establish positive and effective family relations through ongoing parent communication.
• Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.
• Complete 10 hours of continuing education per year.
• Early Childhood teachers must have either a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education, or have two years of experience working with young children and have, or be in the process of attaining, an early childhood credential.
• Two or more years of previous experience in a play-based early childhood center.
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of work experience with young children ages 2–5 years old.
• Previous experience in a play-based early childhood center.
• Exhibits great love and patience for children.
• Effective written and spoken communication
• A practicing Catholic preferred with thorough knowledge of the Catholic faith and ability to communicate it to a wider audience in both words and actions.