Prek 4 Teacher

Job Description

Saint Joseph School seeks energetic, experienced and certified PreK 4 teacher to join our PreK 2 - 4 year old program. We are looking for committed teachers to complement our qualified workforce of educators. Candidates will be responsible for preparing and implementing a full educational teaching plan according to the school's requirements. It will be fundamental to provide knowledge and instruction to students while also helping them develop their personalities and skills. The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to reach out to students and create a relationship of mutual trust. They will know how to organize a class and make learning a fun, rewarding, and meaningful process. The goal is to help cultivate the students' interest in education and be their dedicated ally in the entire process of learning and development.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning
Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
Assess and record students' progress and give feedback
Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom
Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings, events, etc. as necessary
Observe and understand students' behavior and psyche
Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending training, seminars, conferences etc.
Communicate weekly with parents about the happenings of the classroom
Utilize a full time aide to assist and guide learning
REQUIREMENTS
TN teaching license preferred
Proven experience as a teacher or experience with children
Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines, partnered with a willingness to follow the school's policies and procedures
Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with full-time aide and must thrive in a team-oriented environment
Well-organized and committed
Creative and energetic
Strong moral values and discipline
Degree in teaching or in a specialized subject with a certificate/state licensure.
To apply please send a cover letter stating your intent to work as a teacher at St. Joseph School, along with a complete and professional resume to Principal Amy Lavender at alavender@stjosephnashville.org.

About the Employer

As sacramental people, we seek to reflect the Presence of Christ on earth by providing a superior education based on truths of the Gospel and the Tradition of the Roman Catholic Faith.

The mission of St. Joseph School, in communion with parents, is to provide a Catholic education focused on faith, academic excellence and service.