Preschool Teacher

Shakopee Area Catholic School is seeking a Preschool Teacher who is responsible for providing a high-qualify, safe, and engaging classroom environment for 3-5 year old students in the Shakopee Area Catholic School’s Faithful Beginnings full-day preschool program by planning, managing, and implementing research-based curricula to ensure developmentally appropriate instruction. This is a full-time, 40 hours/week position.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the academic, social-emotional, and spiritual development of preschool-aged children.
• Design engaging child-initiated, play-based instruction that fosters curiosity while promoting early literacy, numeracy, and overall school readiness.
• Use multiple assessment measures directly related to instructional goals to monitor student progress and regularly adjust instructional strategies to meet diverse needs.
• Manage student behavior using a variety of classroom management techniques and age-appropriate interventions.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with families regarding student progress and classroom activities to build partnerships with parents.
• Engage with and support students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Uphold the mission of Shakopee Area Catholic School.

The mission of the Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne is to passionately lead people to Jesus Christ and sacramental life in the Catholic Church. The parish includes three (3) church facilities and the school campus for Shakopee Area Catholic School (SACS) and 3 cemeteries. SACS was established in 1970 as a consolidation of the three Catholic Parishes of Shakopee. In 2013, the three parishes merged, and the school became a parish school of Saints Joachim and Anne (SJA). SJA has nearly 100 caring staff members and there are roughly 600 students in the school.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education, or similar certificate, with a Minnesota teaching license preferred.
• Experience in an early childhood setting with a demonstrated understanding of child development.
• Proven ability to manage a classroom calmly and effectively, including supporting children who experience challenges with emotional regulation.
• Strong collaboration skills and willingness to work as part of a large team to plan instruction, implement curriculum, and continuously improve preschool programming.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to utilize technology to communicate with families and staff.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including lifting 30 lbs, bending, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Practicing Catholic preferred, but not required.

The pay range for this position is $40,000-$56,000 based on experience and qualifications. This position offers medical and dental insurance, 403b retirement, paid time off, tuition discount, and other elective benefits as chosen by employee.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and references to Callie Strop via email at cstrop@sacsschools.org.