Preschool Teacher (4s) St. Thomas Aquinas School

Partnership Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership Schools is seeking a full-time Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher for St. Thomas Aquinas School. The role emphasizes building a positive, structured classroom, caring for children, and aligning with Catholic values.

The candidate will collaborate with staff, communicate with families, and engage in ongoing professional development to grow as an instructional leader. Ideal candidates will respect the legacy of urban Catholic education, work well with a team, and be open to feedback to

Qualifications

• Experience creating a positive, structured classroom environment meeting students' developmental needs.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to plan units and instructional strategies.
• Strong communication with families and a willingness to grow professionally through feedback.

Responsibilities

• Developing a positive and structured classroom environment that engages students and meets their developmental needs.
• Assuming direct responsibility for the care and safety of students at all times.
• Collaborating with colleagues to plan units and lessons and develop expertise in implementing instruction.
• Fulfilling the school’s mission to educate the whole child, mind, body, and spirit.
• Taking accountability for student learning and ensuring ongoing assessments and progress are conducted and recorded as required.
• Communicating with families of students in a consistent, positive and respectful manner.
• Participating in ongoing professional development sessions to grow as an instructional leader.
• Ensuring the classroom complies with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) preschool licensing rules.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records, incident reports, and developmental portfolios.

Skills

Classroom management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Position: Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Location: St. Thomas Aquinas

Type: Full-Time

Partnership Schools is accepting applications for a full-time Pre-K teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas School. We are looking for educators who share an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and an appreciation and respect for Catholic culture, identity, and values.

Partnership teachers are eager for continuous feedback as they develop their instructional practice and grow professionally. At the Partnership we support teachers through weekly school-based professional development, network-wide PD meetings, coaching and feedback sessions from school-site leadership.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing a positive and structured classroom environment that engages students and meets their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs
• Assuming direct responsibility for the care and safety of students at all times
• Collaborating with colleagues to plan units and lessons and develop expertise in implementing instruction
• Fulfilling the school’s mission to educate the whole child, mind, body, and spirit
• Taking accountability for student learning and ensuring that ongoing assessments and evaluations of all students’ progress are conducted and recorded as required
• Communicating with families of students in a consistent, positive and respectful manner
• Participating in ongoing professional developments sessions to grow as an instructional leaderEnsuring the classroom complies with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) or Department of Education preschool licensing rules.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records, incident reports, and developmental portfolios.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers both school-wide and across the network
• A willingness to be reflective and receive feedback in order to grow as an educator
• Technological proficiency and adaptability
• Excellent communication skills