Preschool Teacher

DescriptionSt. Joseph School seeks a full-time lead preschool teacher for our Faithful Beginnings preschool program. The teacher will work as a member of the preschool team and confer with the preschool director about instructional practice. The teacher will prepare each day's lesson plans, communicate regularly with school families, attend teacher meetings, and perform other duties as assigned. The lead teacher will have a solid understanding of child development, develop an appropriate learning and social environment, and develop positive school community relationships.QualificationsActive, participating Catholic preferredDemonstrated ability to understand, evaluate and make decisions that will enhance the preschoolDemonstrated ability and willingness to follow and enforce all required safety proceduresDemonstrated appropriate communication/interpersonal skills that create effective working relationships with staff, parents and parishionersSatisfy requirements specified by the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services (Rule 3) for Preschool Lead TeacherCPR and First Aid certified within 90 days of hireSatisfy Essential 3 requirements of Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis (complete background check, complete Virtus training and satisfy Code of Conduct)4 year or 2 year Early Childhood Development degree preferredActive parishioner preferred