Young Fives Teacher

AOD; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, seeks a Young Fives teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will provide faith-centered, rigorous instruction bridging preschool and kindergarten, fostering foundational literacy and numeracy through active and differentiated teaching.

Responsibilities include planning lessons with a Catholic framework, collaborating with staff, engaging families, and applying best practices across ELA, math, science, and social

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate issued by the Michigan Department of Education.
• Archdiocese of Detroit Certified Catechist - current certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Eagerness to continuously enrich teaching expertise through PD opportunities.
• Must complete Protecting God’s Children training.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction aligned with Catholic teachings.
• Deliver lessons per approved curriculum and standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional development.
• Incorporate language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.
• Foster foundational pre-reading, pre-writing and pre-math skills.
• Engage students with play-based learning to promote problem solving and cooperation.
• Maintain strong communication with parents and staff.

Skills

Catholic education

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with colleagues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Catechist certification or willingness

Protecting God’s Children training

Job description

Position: Young Fives Teacher

Location: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

Job Id: 5477 # of Openings: 0

Our Lady Star of the Sea School is seeking a Young Fives teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. OLSOS is a faith-based community dedicated to bringing Jesus into our students’ lives through exceptional academics and rich faith experiences. We are looking for an innovative, energetic, faith-filled individual who is passionate about engaging students and challenging them to meet their potential. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to provide students with strong and exceptional foundational skills through active and differentiated instruction to provide a bridge between preschool and the rigors of kindergarten.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education
• Valid teaching certificate issued by the Michigan Department of Education
• Archdiocese of Detroit Certified Catechist - current certificate, or willingness to obtain
• Eagerness to continuously enrich teaching expertise through engagement in professional development opportunities.
• Additionally, the candidate must complete the Protecting God’s Children training.

Ideal Candidate Should Be Prepared To

• Provide rigorous instruction in alignment with Catholic teachings
• Create an environment where Jesus is at the center of all learning and interactions, and the school vision is practiced. - “Building Strong Minds and Faithful Hearts through Catholic Education”
• Plan and deliver lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum and educational standards
• Work as a member of a supportive faculty
• Collaborate with colleagues on a regular basis
• Strive for academic excellence through the use of robust teaching methods, student engagement and technology integration
• Implement best pedagogical practices, particularly involving the language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science
• Teach solid foundational skills in order for students to acquire pre-reading, pre-writing, and pre-math skills
• Engage students in play based learning to promote problem solving , conflict resolutions, and cooperation skills
• Provide innovative and differentiated instruction to best reach all levels of learners and learning styles
• Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach which sets high standards for student behavior, promotes self-direction and confidence, and manages inappropriate behaviors effectively
• Maintain a positive relationship with parents, students, and colleagues through regular communication
• Provide a caring and nurturing classroom environment where students feel safe to learn and grow academically, socially, and spiritually
• Completes additional administrative, operational, and professional responsibilities as needed

Interested applicants should submit the following materials: a cover letter, resume, and a list of references to Mrs. Danielle Trudel [e-mail]

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