Teacher - Preschool

Washington, MO, US, 63090-2334

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

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church and School, Washington is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood program. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing, faith-filled, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children, fostering their spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. This teacher will plan engaging lessons, build strong relationships with students and families, and support the mission and values of the school or parish.

Job Responsibilities

Faith Formation & Catholic Identity

• Model and promote Catholic values, prayer, and moral development in the classroom.
• Participate in school liturgies, prayer services, and faith-based activities appropriate for preschool children.
• Collaborate with families to support each child’s faith formation.
  
  

Instruction & Curriculum

• Plan and implement daily lessons that support early literacy, numeracy, science, art, social-emotional development, and faith formation.
• Use play-based, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate activities to encourage curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs, interests, and learning styles of each child.
• Observe, document, and assess student progress to guide instruction and provide feedback to families.
  
  

Classroom Environment & Management

• Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment that promotes independence, cooperation, and respect.
• Establish clear routines and positive behavior expectations grounded in Christian values.
• Maintain accurate records of student learning, attendance, and developmental progress.
  
  

Collaboration & Professionalism

• Work closely with assistant teachers, preschool colleagues, and administration to ensure a cohesive and effective early childhood program.
• Communicate regularly with parents through conferences, newsletters, and daily interactions.
  
  

Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school-wide activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• State teaching certification and/or diocesan certification preferred.
• Experience teaching or working with preschool-aged children.
• Practicing Catholic preferred; commitment to modeling and supporting Catholic values required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Creativity, patience, and a passion for fostering the growth of young children.
• Completion of diocesan Safe Environment training and required background checks.
  
  

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation 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.

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.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.