What are the responsibilities and job description for the PreK-4 Teacher position at SAINT EDWARDS SCHOOL?
Saint Edward’s School seeks a passionate and experienced Pre-K Teacher to join our Lower School community. Grounded in a commitment to academic excellence and character development, our early childhood program nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in a joyful and supportive environment.
The ideal candidate is an engaging educator who understands the developmental needs of young children and brings current or recent experience as a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. This individual will foster a classroom culture rooted in exploration, kindness, and respect.
Teaching Duties
- Design and implement a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum that supports the whole child.
- Create a warm, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment where children feel known and valued.
- Lead daily instruction through a balance of structured learning, inquiry, and purposeful play.
- Support students’ social-emotional growth, independence, and positive peer relationships.
- Observe, assess, and document student progress to inform instruction and communicate growth.
- Partner with families through clear, consistent, and thoughtful communication.
- Collaborate closely with grade-level colleagues, assistants, and Lower School leadership.
- Contribute positively to the life of the school community.
- Familiarity with play-based, inquiry-driven, and workshop-style learning.
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Current or recent teaching experience in a Pre-K or early childhood classroom – strongly preferred.
- Deep understanding of early childhood development and best practices.
- Strong classroom management skills rooted in positivity and respect.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Teaching certification in early childhood education (preferred – not required).
- Experience in an independent school setting.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Works in a stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
- May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
- Be able to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
- Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment.
- Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.