Job Description:
Kindergarten Teacher - 2026-2027 Academic Year
St. James Catholic School, Stratford
OVERVIEW
St. James School in Stratford, Connecticut is opening an additional Kindergarten Classroom. Therefore, we are hiring a Kindergarten Teacher beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Candidates must have a love for working with young children. We are looking for educators who want to work in a supportive, caring, and positive school environment!
We are seeking a teacher with the following mindset and characteristics:
- Strong love for early literacy and Reading
- Understands children make mistakes and mistakes help children grow and learn
- Makes a PRIORITY of creating a learning experience where children are curious, kind, and excited about learning
- Very patient, understanding, and finds beauty in small moments
- Really cares and loves children!
- Uses intentional language and knows a teacher's words and actions with children MATTER
- Is a positive influencer who adds positively to the school culture
- Smiles, finds joy and purpose in their work!
RESPONSIBILITIES
(The below description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility)
- Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons with stated goals and objectives
- Promotes a classroom environment that is positive, welcoming, and safe
- Creates a highly engaging learning environment
- Demonstrates competence in teaching by having current knowledge of curriculum and elementary subject matter
- Effectively manage children using research-based strategies and approaches that foster growth
- Connect and communicate effectively with children
- Organize an engaging space for learning
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge in your craft
- Encourages family engagement
- Communicate with parents
- Be an active member of a faith community
MINIMUM PROEFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in Education or a related discipline
- Valid State Teaching Certification in appropriate grade level and/or subject or in the process of attaining a Teaching Certificate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful prior teaching in an elementary school
- A Master's Degree in Elementary Education or a related field
- Demonstrated experience teaching in a Catholic School
Interested candidates should complete the CT Reap application, and upload all required documentation. Please email a cover letter and resume to the attention of: sharon.luciano@diobpt.org.