Preschool Teacher (4's) St. Thomas Aquinas School: St. Thomas Aquinas School

Diocese of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas Aquinas School in Cleveland, OH seeks a dedicated Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher within Partnership Schools to support the holistic development of young children and uphold Catholic values.

The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, ongoing professional growth, and strong family communication, with adherence to Ohio licensing standards and school policies.

Qualifications

• Deep respect for urban Catholic education and its mission.
• Ability to collaborate with school and network teams.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflection.
• Strong communication with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, structured Pre-K classroom environment supporting development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan lessons and assess progress.
• Maintain attendance, incident reports, and development portfolios.
• Communicate with families and participate in professional development and coaching.
• Ensure licensing compliance with ODJFS and ODE preschool requirements.

Skills

Catholic education

Collaboration

Communication

Professional growth

Tools

Technology literacy

Job description

# Preschool Teacher (4's) St. Thomas Aquinas School: St. Thomas Aquinas SchoolFull TimeSt. Thomas Aquinas SchoolCleveland, OHPre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher**St. Thomas Aquinas School — Partnership Schools** **Position Type:** Full-Time **Location:** St. Thomas Aquinas School## Position OverviewPartnership Schools is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher for St. Thomas Aquinas School. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and a deep appreciation for Catholic culture, identity, and values.Partnership Schools supports teachers through weekly school-based professional development, network-wide professional development meetings, and coaching and feedback sessions with school-site leadership. Teachers are expected to welcome continuous feedback, reflect on their instructional practices, and remain committed to ongoing professional growth.## Essential Responsibilities### Classroom Environment and Student Care* Develop a positive, structured classroom environment that engages students and supports their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.* Assume direct responsibility for students’ care and safety at all times.* Create a welcoming, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.* Fulfill the school’s mission to educate the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.### Instruction and Student Assessment* Collaborate with colleagues to plan instructional units and lessons.* Continuously develop expertise in effective instructional practices.* Take accountability for student learning and achievement.* Conduct, document, and maintain ongoing assessments and evaluations of student progress.* Maintain accurate attendance records, incident reports, and developmental portfolios.### Family and Colleague Collaboration* Communicate consistently with students’ families in a positive, respectful, and professional manner.* Work collaboratively with fellow teachers and colleagues across the school and Partnership Schools network.* Participate in professional development opportunities, coaching sessions, and feedback meetings to strengthen instructional skills and grow as an educator.### Licensing and Compliance* Ensure the classroom complies with applicable Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and Ohio Department of Education preschool licensing requirements.* Maintain accurate classroom documentation and records in accordance with applicable requirements.## Qualifications and Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will demonstrate:* A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education.* An appreciation for Catholic culture, identity, and values.* A demonstrated ability to collaborate with teaching teams at both the school and network levels.* A willingness to reflect on instructional practices, receive feedback, and pursue continuous professional growth.* Technological proficiency and adaptability.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* A commitment to raising student achievement and supporting the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development of young children.## Professional Development and SupportPartnership Schools provides teachers with ongoing opportunities to strengthen their instructional practice through:* Weekly school-based professional development.* Network-wide professional development meetings.* Coaching and feedback from school-site leadership.* Opportunities for reflection, collaboration, and professional growth.## About Partnership SchoolsPartnership Schools is committed to strengthening urban Catholic education by supporting educators who help students grow academically and develop as whole people. Teachers are expected to embrace the mission of Catholic education while fostering a positive learning environment and maintaining high expectations for student achievement.## Range42000 — 55000