DESCRIPTION

St. Peter Claver Catholic School is a vital part of the fabric of the Twin Cities African American community and has been serving children and families for nearly 70 years. We are excited to be opening a preschool at St. Peter Claver in February. The preschool will offer school day and full day (7:00am-5:00pm) preschool for children ages three to five years old. Our philosophy is that children learn best in a warm, caring environment through play and hands-on experiences. We are looking for a committed early childhood educator who supports our philosophy to lead our preschool team. This is a full-time, year-round position with benefits and paid time off. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general supervision of the preschool director, the preschool teacher strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for classroom leadership;works as a member of the preschool team; develops an appropriate learning and faith-filled, social environment; evaluates the needs of each student; evaluates and reports student progress; establishes positive school relationships; communicates with parents; participates in professional development; performs other job related tasks as deemed necessary and/or assigned by the director or principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Meet DHS requirements for teacher, AA and BA in Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred. 
2. Knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood
3. Demonstrate evidence of good classroom management techniques
4. Develop and maintain a positive atmosphere with colleagues
5. Continue development in professional growth opportunities by attending workshops, in-services, and faculty meetings
6. Ability to demonstrate or willingness to learn technology skills as the position demands
7. Effective and timely communication with school, students, staff, and parents