PreSchool Teacher

Diocese of Harrisburg; Ferndale (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Harrisburg is seeking a Full-Time Preschool Teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School in Ferndale, Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will develop and implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program, ensuring the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of children are met.

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree with an active teaching certificate and involves significant interaction with children and parents in a Catholic educational setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with an active teaching certificate, preferably in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
• Experience in day care and/or preschool teaching.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in duties.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a preschool program for young children.
• Supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Communicate with parents about their child's development.
• Maintain program administration including records and activity plans.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Child development and early education theories

Supervisory skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective verbal and listening skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree with active teaching certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Early Childhood Teacher-PreK
• Date Posted: 6/26/2026
• Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School (High-Needs School)

Job Description

PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Full-Time
City & State: Coal Township, PA
School: Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Nature of Position:

Reports to: PreSchool Director and/or Principal

1. Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children:
   • Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.
   • Provide nutritious snacks and lunches.
   • Provide adequate equipment and activities.
   • Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well‑maintained, and safe at all times.
   • Provide weekly and monthly activity schedules.
   • Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities.
   • Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts.
   • Establish policies and procedures, including acceptable disciplinary policies.
   • Be familiar with emergency procedures.
2. Supervise children in the Preschool:
   • Ensure children are supervised at all times.
   • Provide a variety of experiences and activities for children, including songs, games, and storytelling.
   • Build children's esteem.
   • Comfort the children.
   • Establish routines and provide positive guidance.
   • Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
   • Implement positive discipline when required.
   • Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
   • Observe children and make note of progress.
   • Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner.
3. Communicate with parents and members of the community:
   • Discuss children's development with parents.
   • Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate.
   • Participate in community activities.
   • Promote literacy and early education.
4. Maintain program administration:
   • Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child's progress.
   • Develop and maintain current, accurate, and confidential client files.
   • Develop daily activity plans.
   • Monitor the program budget.
5. Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Child development and early education theories and practices.
• Safe and appropriate activities for children.
• Relevant legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure children are supervised and safe at all times.
• An understanding of any cultural environments specific to the children attending.

Skills

• Supervisory skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective verbal and listening skills.
• Communication skills.
• Stress management skills.
• Teaching skills.

Personal Attributes

• Respectful.
• Culturally aware/sensitive.
• Flexible.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Consistent and fair.
• Compassionate and understanding.
• Able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment.

Qualification

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with an active teaching certificate, preferably in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.

The applicant must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of a Day Care Worker. The applicant 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 the 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 a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times.

Sensory Demands

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

Mental Demands

Caring for children can be stressful. The Preschool Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times and that they are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

Religious Dimension

The Preschool Teacher will work in a school with a Catholic identity. The Preschool Teacher does not need to be a Catholic, but they are expected to respect the Roman Catholic Church and follow the school's basic morality guidelines and code of conduct. They will be required to learn about and teach according to the Catholic faith.