Job Description:
St. Luke Catholic School is seeking a caring, energetic, and faith-filled PreK-3 Teacher who is committed to nurturing the spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical development of three-year-old children in a Catholic learning environment. The successful candidate will create a warm, engaging classroom where children develop a love of learning through play-based, hands-on experiences while growing in their understanding of Gods love.
The PreK-3 Teacher works collaboratively with administration, colleagues, parents, and support staff to provide a safe, joyful, and developmentally appropriate educational experience that reflects the mission and values of St. Luke Catholic School.
The ideal candidate will:
- Foster a classroom environment rooted in Catholic values, kindness, respect, and service.
- Incorporate age-appropriate prayer, Scripture, and Catholic traditions into the daily routine.
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with the Archdiocesan Early Childhood Curriculum Standards and the philosophy of Catholic education.
- Provide opportunities for exploration through play, centers, music, movement, art, STREAM, and sensory experiences.
- Foster language development, early literacy, numeracy, social-emotional growth, fine and gross motor skills, and independence.
- Maintain regular, positive communication with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
- Conduct parent conferences and provide ongoing updates throughout the school year.
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Experience working with preschool-aged children.
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Commitment to supporting the mission of Catholic education.
Preferred:
- Connecticut Early Childhood certification or eligibility.
- Experience in a Catholic school or faith-based educational setting.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
Mission Statement
St. Luke Catholic School is a Christ-centered, nurturing learning community that fosters Catholic faith-based values in our students while achieving academic excellence. Our students will become responsible and faith-filled leaders with creative minds, compassionate hearts, and the courage to act on their beliefs.