Summary

St. James' Preschool is looking for a Lead Teacher for our 2025-2026 school year. Our school year runs from September-May. The days and hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30am-1:00pm.

Duties

Supervise and ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group. Supervise your assistant to ensure he/she is supporting you in all aspects of your daily program. Prepare: a lesson plan using our STEAM curriculum, a monthly newsletter with a calendar along with age-appropriate activities for the children. Email them to the parents and the Director, post it on your bulletin board and deliver a hard copy to the office. Send parents a weekly update via email. Attend chapel and music once per week with your students. Provide substitutes with lesson plans, class roster, information on students with special needs (allergies) and any other information the sub might need regarding the class. Keep the classroom, storage rooms (spaces) and bathroom clean, neat and orderly at all times. Decorate the classroom with bulletin boards, pictures, children's art, and class work. Conduct individual conferences with parents of each child at least once a year in January. If you need to meet with a parent sooner than January, advise the Director. Keep the Director informed in advance of program needs. Attend at least two (2) continuing education workshops per school year. Attend staff meetings, classroom visit and our music programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or at least two years experience in the field of early childhood education. First Aid/CPR Certification (or agree to obtain one).

Nice To Haves

Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Benefits

Part-time work schedule with additional pay for planning time, paid leave and some paid holidays. A chance to work with a terrific team of educators!