St. Therese, Fort Wayne - PreK Teacher

Saint Therese is seeking a pre-kindergarten teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.  The following is the qualifications and duties as per the policy handbook for the diocese. We are seeking someone that has or is willing to obtain certifications for the state.  Please email Michelle Dellinger at mdellinger@sttheresefw.org for more information about our school. 

Responsible to:  Principal

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Models and teaches Catholic doctrine, values, and morals.
• Works cooperatively with administrators, faculty, students and parents to form a faith community in the school and parish.
• Prepares lesson plans and teaches in assigned subject area and grade level in accordance with state and diocesan guidelines.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Recognizes the variety of student learning styles and facilitates learning by adapting instructional methods and teaching materials to student needs.
• Uses various assessments to measure student growth.
• Assigns and monitors student activities to promote student learning.
• Supervises students within the school.  Supervises students both at and away from the school when participating in school-sponsored activities in an official capacity.
• Consistently enforces the school’s discipline policies to maintain student behavior and discipline in the classroom.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with parents regarding student progress.
• Maintains school records as required by school policy.
• Commits to ongoing faith formation and professional growth.
• Must be able to implement school safety procedures.
• Participates in diocesan and school improvement goals including professional development.
• Fosters the spiritual development of students.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• See P3020 for Non-discrimination and Religious Standards.
  - Applicants who are Catholic must be practicing Catholics
• Indiana teaching license in appropriate grade level/teaching area; or demonstrated eligibility to receive license.
• High level thinking skills.
• Currently qualified to speak and write coherently, fluently and grammatically correct English.
• Currently physically qualified to supervise students adequately.
• Strong written, verbal presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.