Academy of the Sacred Heart is seeking an enthusiastic Prekindergarten teacher to guide a classroom of young children in a variety of educational activities, including language arts, math, arts and crafts, free play, and more. The prime responsibility is to teach students the fundamental concepts they need to know for, as well as, socializing well with others, and working effectively in a classroom structure.

Patience, compassion, and energy are all vital qualities of a successful Prekindergarten. The educator should be capable of inspiring, encouraging, and developing young children, each of whom will have different abilities, challenges, and personalities. The top candidates need to have a creative mindset and good administrative skills, in order to plan and execute lessons which are memorable, innovative, and achieve the desired learning outcomes.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Prepare and administer assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of early elementary school programs.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence. The ideal candidate will be energized by working collaboratively with colleagues in a multi-age setting. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for teaching and social/emotional wellness of young school students and their families along with a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of Sacred Heart Schools is essential.

  Basic requirements include but are not limited to:

  • Early Childhood and Elementary Education teaching certificate with a language arts major or minor.
  • A minimum of 2 years as a lead teacher in grades Prekindergarten-Grade 1 in an independent school environment with experience teaching language arts and math.
  • Strong teaching ability; enjoy working with children.
  • Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the ASH community.
  • Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs.