St Peter The Apostle Church - Boerne, TX
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Boerne, TX
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About the position
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School is seeking a dedicated Pre-K Teacher to join their team for the upcoming school year. The role involves fostering a love of learning and the Catholic faith in young students through a classical education approach. The teacher will be responsible for implementing lessons, maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment, and collaborating with faculty to support student growth and development.
Responsibilities
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic classical education and the mission of the school
- Acts as a witness to Gospel values by joyfully modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
- Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis; ensures the safety and well-being of self and others
- Develops and implements lessons aligned with Catholic classical curriculum and pedagogy
- Collaborates with other faculty to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to DSC requirements
- Creates a classroom environment of joyful order to allow for fruitful learning to take place
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and uses results to plan instructional activities
- Supervises students during non-instructional periods of the day and during school-sponsored activities
- Establishes and maintains open communication with parents, students, principals, and fellow faculty members
- Participates in faculty development activities to grow in love of the Catholic intellectual tradition
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Early Child Education OR Associate's or Bachelor's degree with 12 hours in Early Childhood Education from an accredited university OR a valid, appropriate state certificate
- 12 credit hours in early childhood education courses or a valid, appropriate state certificate
- Technology proficiency in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet use for educational purposes
- Practicing Catholic
- Knowledge of classical education OR a desire to learn about and implement a Catholic classical curriculum
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrated competency in the assigned subject area(s)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- 401(a) Pension Plan
- 403(b) Retirement
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
