Kindergarten Teacher

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Ste. Genevieve DuBois Catholic School is seeking a passionate, faith-filled, and dedicated Kindergarten Teacher to create a nurturing, engaging, and academically enriching learning environment for young learners. The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for fostering the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of students while integrating Catholic values and teachings throughout the curriculum. This position requires a collaborative educator who is committed to promoting student growth, building strong relationships with families, and supporting the mission of Ste. Genevieve DuBois Catholic School.

Job Description

The Kindergarten Teacher plans and delivers developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with curriculum standards and the mission of Catholic education. The teacher creates a positive classroom culture that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning while supporting the individual needs of each student. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues, communicate effectively with parents, assess student progress, and actively participate in the life of the school community.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that support academic growth and kindergarten readiness.

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment that fosters positive social and emotional development.

• Integrate Catholic values, teachings, and traditions into daily instruction and classroom activities.

• Assess student learning through formal and informal methods and maintain accurate student records.

• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, developmental, and learning needs of students.

• Establish clear classroom expectations and implement effective classroom management strategies.

• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, achievements, and concerns.

• Collaborate with administrators, faculty, support staff, and families to support student success.

• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, school events, and other assigned activities.

• Monitor and promote student health, safety, and well-being throughout the school day.

• Utilize educational technology and instructional resources to enhance student engagement and learning.

• Support the school's mission and contribute positively to the Catholic faith community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.

• Valid state teaching certification or ability to obtain certification.

• Experience teaching early childhood or elementary-aged students preferred.

• Practicing Catholic preferred or willingness to support the mission and values of Catholic education.

• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.

• Ability to foster positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.