PreK 4 teacher at ST JOSEPH CHURCH & SCHOOL – Nashville, Tennessee

Saint Joseph School seeks energetic, experienced and certified PreK 4 teacher to join our PreK 2 - 4 year old program. We are looking for committed teachers to complement our qualified workforce of educators. Candidates will be responsible for preparing and implementing a full educational teaching plan according to the school’s requirements. It will be fundamental to provide knowledge and instruction to students while also helping them develop their personalities and skills. The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to reach out to students and create a relationship of mutual trust. They will know how to organize a class and make learning a fun, rewarding, and meaningful process. The goal is to help cultivate the students’ interest in education and be their dedicated ally in the entire process of learning and development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
• Assess and record students’ progress and give feedback
• Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings, events, etc. as necessary
• Observe and understand students’ behavior and psyche
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending training, seminars, conferences etc.
• Communicate weekly with parents about the happenings of the classroom
• Utilize a full time aide to assist and guide learning

REQUIREMENTS

• TN teaching license preferred
• Proven experience as a teacher or experience with children
• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines, partnered with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
• Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with full-time aide and must thrive in a team-oriented environment
• Well-organized and committed
• Creative and energetic
• Strong moral values and discipline
• Degree in teaching or in a specialized subject with a certificate/state licensure.

To apply please send a cover letter stating your intent to work as a teacher at St. Joseph School, along with a complete and professional resume to Principal Amy Lavender at alavender@stjosephnashville.org.