Transitional Kindergarten Lead Teacher

The Catholic Center; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Transitional Kindergarten Lead Teacher to create a nurturing and faith-filled environment for young children. This role involves engaging children in play-based learning, collaborating with an Assistant Teacher, and maintaining effective communication with families. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with children. Join a dedicated team where your contributions will positively impact the lives of young learners in a supportive preschool community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or two years of experience required.
• Must complete Safe Environment Training and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in developmentally appropriate play-based learning.
• Document assessments and communicate with families effectively.

Skills

Socialization and play-based learning

Effective communication

Developmental assessment

Collaboration with colleagues

Family relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Credential

Two years of experience with young children

Job description

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh is seeking a Transitional Kindergarten Lead Teacher (for ages 4 to 5 years old) to join St. Michael Preschool in Cary, NC. The TK 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:

1. Engage children in socialization and play-based learning that is developmentally age-appropriate and follows the Diocese of Raleigh Preschool Standards.
2. Work effectively with an Assistant Teacher and participate in ongoing collaboration and planning with the preschool director and colleagues.
3. Document ongoing assessment of each child's developmental progress to differentiate instruction based on student needs.
4. Establish positive and effective family relations through ongoing parent communication.
5. Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.
6. Complete 10 hours of continuing education per year.
7. 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.
8. 2 or more years of previous experience in a play-based early childhood center.
9. Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
10. Must complete the diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.

Preferred Qualifications:

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