Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Stella Maris Academy
Position Title: Preschool Teacher
Location: San Francisco, CA
School Type: Catholic Classical School (Pre-K-8th Grade)
Position Type: Full-Time; Hourly Salary Range: $22.36 - $33.54
Start Date: August 2026

About Stella Maris Academy

Stella Maris Academy is a Catholic classical school rooted in the intellectual, spiritual, and liturgical tradition of the Church. Our mission is to form students in wisdom and virtue through a time-tested classical curriculum, faithful Catholic formation, and a school culture ordered toward truth, goodness, and beauty. Grounded in the classical liberal arts and guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church, Stella Maris Academy partners closely with families to cultivate students who think clearly, speak eloquently, act virtuously, and love what is good.

Position Overview

Preschool Teacher - Classical, Catholic & Montessori-Inspired Program

Star of the Sea Preschool is seeking a warm, dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team. This position will lead our Montessori-inspired classroom activities while supporting a classical, Catholic education rooted in truth, beauty, and goodness. We are a faith-centered preschool serving young children through a balanced approach of hands-on Montessori-inspired learning, classical foundations, and Catholic formation.

Responsibilities:

- Lead and prepare Montessori-inspired activities (Practical Life, Sensorial, early academics)

- Support a classroom environment aligned with Classical education principles (order, beauty, language development, foundational skills)

- Foster children's social, emotional, and spiritual growth

- Maintain a calm, organized, and engaging prepared environment

- Collaborate with the teaching team and administration

- Model and support Catholic values in daily classroom life

Qualifications:

- Experience working with preschool-aged children (2-5 years old)
- Familiarity with Montessori philosophy and materials
- Understanding of early childhood development
- Practicing Catholic who actively supports and lives the faith
- Appreciation for or experience with Classical education (or willingness to learn)
- Warm, patient, and joyful presence with children
- Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred:

Montessori training or certification (AMS/AMI or similar)
ECE units or relevant coursework
Experience leading classroom activities independently

Start date:
August 2026 at the latest

About Us:

Star of the Sea Preschool at Stella Maris Academy is a classical, Catholic, Montessori-inspired program where children grow through meaningful work, rich language experiences, and a joyful encounter with faith. Our mission is to form the whole child-mind, body, and soul-in a loving and structured environment.

To Apply:

Please send your resume, cover letter, and three references to employment@stellamarissf.org. References will not be contacted without your explicit permission.

ARCHDIOCESAN STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
All employees of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin, and pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories

About the Employer

Guided by the Blessed Virgin Mary, Stella Maris Academy in San Francisco partners with parents to form students for heaven. As the Archdiocese's first Catholic classical school (Preschool-8th), it offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum centered on the Logos, Jesus Christ.

By cultivating a love for truth, goodness, and beauty, the Academy integrates theology with the arts and sciences. Students develop logical clarity, rhetorical skill, and moral virtue, moving beyond mere "career readiness" toward holistic intellectual and spiritual maturity.

Established in 2021 at Star of the Sea Parish, the school continues a 115-year educational legacy. Its success has already inspired the launch of Nativity High School, further expanding this vibrant community of faith and wisdom.