St. Therese- St. Therese, Fort Wayne - Pre-k Teacher (Fort Wayne, IN)

Job Description:
A St. Therese Pre-k teacher plays a vital role in the early childhood education of young learners within our Catholic school setting. This position involves fostering a nurturing and supportive learning environment where children can grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually in accordance with Catholic values and teachings.
Ideal candidate is responsible for:

Instruction and Assessment
- Deliver effective instruction using a variety of teaching strategies and methodologies to meet the diverse needs of young learners.
- Assess students' progress and development through observation, informal assessments, and formal evaluations.
- Provide constructive feedback to students and communicate progress to parents/guardians regularly.
Spiritual Development:
- Integrate Catholic faith formation into daily lessons and activities, fostering the spiritual growth and development of students.
- Lead prayers, devotions, and religious celebrations to cultivate a sense of reverence and connection to God within the classroom community.
- Model Catholic values and virtues through interactions with students and colleagues.
Classroom Management:
- Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment where all students feel valued, respected, and safe.
- Implement consistent and age-appropriate behavior management strategies to promote positive behavior.
- Encourage collaboration, cooperation, and teamwork among students while promoting independence and self-regulation skills.
Parent and Community Engagement:
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians through newsletters, emails, conferences, and other means to provide updates on student progress, classroom activities, and school events.
- Collaborate with parents/guardians as partners in their child's education, seeking their input and involvement in classroom activities and school initiatives.
Professional Growth and Collaboration:
- Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practices, deepen subject knowledge, and stay current with educational trends and best practices.
- Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to plan and coordinate curriculum, assessments, and school-wide initiatives.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative school culture by actively participating in team meetings, professional learning communities, and school improvement efforts.

**Catholic applicants MUST be practicing Catholics.**

This is a full time position
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* What is your highest level of completed education? * Do you hold an educator license or are eligible for one? * Current religious affiliation (please include parish/other details as applicable): * Were you baptized Catholic (or received in the Catholic Church)? If yes, are you an active practicing Catholic living a life consistent with the Catholic Church? * Have you received your First Holy Communion? * Have you been confirmed? * Are you married? * If married, regarding your present marriage were you married in the Catholic Church? If not married, please enter N/A. * If yes, where were you married? * Do you attend weekly Sunday Mass? Name and email address of Pastoral Reference (Must be a Catholic priest):