St. Therese, Fort Wayne - PreK Teacher

Kids for the Future; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Therese in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a pre-kindergarten teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires modeling Catholic doctrine, collaborative work with faculty and parents, and preparation of lesson plans with differentiated instruction using appropriate technology.

Applicants must hold or be eligible for an Indiana teaching license, possess strong English communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to supervise students and participate in faith formation and ongoing

Qualifications

• Must meet Indiana licensure or eligibility requirements.
• Demonstrates ability to teach pre-K and uphold Catholic values.

Responsibilities

• Models Catholic doctrine, values and morals.
• Collaborates with staff, students and parents to form a faith community.
• Prepares lesson plans and teaches in assigned subject area and grade level.
• Uses technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Adapts instruction to diverse learning styles and needs.
• Employs assessments to measure student growth.
• Supervises students in and out of the classroom during school activities.
• Enforces discipline policies and maintains classroom order.
• Communicates progress with parents regularly.
• Maintains school records as required by policy.
• Participates in faith formation and professional growth.
• Implements school safety procedures.

Skills

Catholic values integration

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Lesson planning

Communication with parents

Technology integration

Education

Indiana teaching license or eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Saint Therese is seeking a pre-kindergarten teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The following is the qualifications and duties as per the policy handbook for the diocese. We are seeking someone that has or is willing to obtain certifications for the state. Please email Michelle Dellinger at [e-mail] for more information about our school.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS / DUTIES - TEACHER

Responsible to: Principal

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Models and teaches Catholic doctrine, values, and morals.
• Works cooperatively with administrators, faculty, students and parents to form a faith community in the school and parish.
• Prepares lesson plans and teaches in assigned subject area and grade level in accordance with state and diocesan guidelines.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Recognizes the variety of student learning styles and facilitates learning by adapting instructional methods and teaching materials to student needs.
• Uses various assessments to measure student growth.
• Assigns and monitors student activities to promote student learning.
• Supervises students within the school. Supervises students both at and away from the school when participating in school-sponsored activities in an official capacity.
• Consistently enforces the school’s discipline policies to maintain student behavior and discipline in the classroom.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with parents regarding student progress.
• Maintains school records as required by school policy.
• Commits to ongoing faith formation and professional growth.
• Must be able to implement school safety procedures.
• Participates in diocesan and school improvement goals including professional development.
• Fosters the spiritual development of students.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• See P3020 for Non-discrimination and Religious Standards.
  - Applicants who are Catholic must be practicing Catholics
• Indiana teaching license in appropriate grade level/teaching area; or demonstrated eligibility to receive license.
• High level thinking skills.
• Currently qualified to speak and write coherently, fluently and grammatically correct English.
• Currently physically qualified to supervise students adequately.
• Strong written, verbal presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.