Preschool Teacher

2 months ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States St. Peter's School Full time

A St. Peter's School Preschool teacher is a dynamic full-time teacher who has experience planning an integrated curriculum, is committed to academic excellence, awareness of DEIJB, and engaging learners to be committed citizens of their communities. They understand the social and emotional growth and development of young children and have a student-centered approach to learning. They will have excellent communication and organizational skills, and the motivation to work collaboratively as a team with other teachers to build a sense of community in and outside of the classroom.

Additionally, the teacher should be knowledgeable of current instructional practices, pedagogy and curriculum standards, and innovative approaches to instruction. They should be a team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work with all adults and children of different ages respectfully and consistently is important.

Duties and responsibilities included but not limited to:

  • Demonstrates strong classroom management skills
  • Ensures that multicultural themes and diverse perspectives are incorporated throughout the curriculum
  • Partners with families to nurture the child's social and emotional growth
  • Is responsible for ongoing assessment and communication with families and the Director of Early Childhood.
  • Works collaboratively and with mutual respect with all members of the faculty
  • Establishes positive relationships with students based on mutual respect and good will
  • Uses a variety of teaching techniques suitable to the developmental age and needs of the students and subject matter being taught
  • Provides differentiated instruction when appropriate
  • Uses a variety of technology formats to collaborate, publish, and engage with peers, families, and colleagues
  • Supervises the students during extended day "Lunch Bunch" program
  • Attends faculty meetings, school events, pursues professional development opportunities, and contributes to committees on campus
  • Assists with additional duties as needed or assigned
  • Meets all expectations regarding job responsibilities in a professional and timely manner
  • Models ethical and professional behavior
  • Ongoing communication including but not limited to weekly newsletters, trimester progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of School
  • Demonstrates a commitment to and actively supports the School and its mission Qualifications and Requirements:
    • A minimum of three years of experience teaching in an Early Childhood setting
    • A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education is required. While a Master's degree is not required, advanced coursework or training is preferred
    • Strong interpersonal skills necessary to build trusting relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
    • Strong communication and classroom management skills, and an ability to work cooperatively with others on curriculum development
    • Demonstrates a commitment to and actively supports the School, its Mission, and Diversity Mission Statements: To honor the richness of childhood, foster mastery of academic principles, and educate students to be generous and committed citizens of their communities and the world.

      St. Peter's School is committed to engaging and preparing students for meaningful participation in a diverse society. We commit ourselves to the active pursuit of recognizing and honoring each person's voice and to fostering a school environment that embodies the values of equity, inclusion, and justice for others, with respect to race, ethnicity, culture, religion, socioeconomic status, ability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

      St. Peter's School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, or military service in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.

      Expressing a positive attitude and commitment to the Mission, striving to make the School an inclusive community, showing interest in professional and personal development, working collaboratively on a team, and exhibiting the capacity to receive and implement feedback is necessary. Maintaining flexibility, assuming good intent, and demonstrating a willingness to adapt throughout the year is important. Demonstrating consistent kindness and respect for all members of our community is expected.

      A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education is required. While a Master's degree is not required, advanced coursework or training is preferred, as well as previous teaching experience. Salary will be determined based on experience and education. For more information, please visit our website at

      Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references via email with the subject line "Preschool" to David Hoffman at -peters-

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