Early Childhood Teacher

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Early ChildhoodDate Posted: 1/23/2026Location: St. Thomas More Catholic SchoolDate Available: 08/01/2026Closing Date: 05/26/2026Early Childhood TeacherJob DescriptionThe teacher is responsible to the Principal for carrying out the program of instruction. He/She should consult with the Principal on all significant matters. He/She is responsible for maintaining good order in the classroom and is largely responsible for the general conduct of his/her group at all times.To the fullest extent possible, the teacher should form contacts with the parents of his/her students and should have knowledge of the general conduct and home influences of the students.The teacher must remember that his/her chief duty is that of teaching; consequently he/she must make every effort to prepare his/her work well and put his/her best into his/her teaching.Cooperation and Support: It is not expected that every teacher will agree with every policy or directive of Administration (including the Executive Leadership Team) or all directives and guidelines published in the faculty handbook and in periodic faculty emails; nevertheless, cooperation is expected. Teachers are encouraged to express disagreements and doubts, and work for desired changes either personally or through the School Leadership Team, etc. Constructive criticism, dissent, and creative thinking are most welcome; lack of cooperation in executing existing policies is not.CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE TEACHER:To accept and implement the philosophy, goals, and objectives of St. Thomas More as outlined in the teacher handbookTo accept responsibilities assigned by the Principal/Pastor with respect to classroom, supervision, and co-curricular activities including but not limited to the teaching schedule, playground and cafeteria supervision, carpool duty, liturgical planning, and required evening meetingsSTAFF HOURS ARE 7:35 AM - 3:35 PM. Please be in your classroom at or before 7:40 a.m. to greet students as they enter your classroom, or to be in place for the beginning of carpool.Staff members are required to be on duty all day and should leave school only in case of necessity after checking with the principal. If it is necessary to leave before 3:35 p.m., the principal must approve. If this is the case, please be sure to sign out in the lounge and with the Secretary. Those teachers who miss more than one class period will be charged leave time. Substitutes should be obtained by the teacher in these situations.To give notification by 6:30 a.m. in the event of absenceTo facilitate order in your classroom during your absence, be sure to furnish the substitute with clear and definite assignments. Also, you need to leave in an obvious place the substitute folder containing the following:Your daily scheduleLocation of books, electronic equipment neededGeneral expectations and classroom rulesName and room number of a colleague or student who might help a substitute teacherTo attend all Diocesan Institutes, workshops, in-service days, faculty meetings, and professional growth courses as directed by the principalAll teachers are required to have 8 hours of professional growth per year. These do not include in-service days or workshops and conferences paid for by the school.To maintain and submit accurate and complete records of all students daily attendance and grading.The teacher must spend the necessary time on the school campus, in addition to actual teaching time, to prepare materials for his/her classes and for conferences with students and parents.To maintain a professional manner in both dress and attire.To indicate curricular mastery, and to reteach and retest if 80% of the class has not mastered the curricular standard.The following are expectations in accordance with the Teacher Employment Agreement/Contract:TEACHER also agrees to attend all faculty meetings, special in-service meetings scheduled by SCHOOL or the Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Office, and any special function(s) at, or on behalf of, SCHOOL as expected or requested by his/her Principal. This includes but is not limited to the following expectations:All teachers will attend all early dismissal in-service training sessions. Faculty meetings will be held once per month or as needed, and all full and part-time teaching employees must attend. These meetings will be devoted to implementing professional practices in our school.Teacher will support school improvement goals to differentiate instruction in the classroom.It is strongly suggested that some of the 8 hours of professional development be directed towards differentiated instruction, professional learning communities, or integrating technology into the curriculum outside of the 10 days required by the Archdiocese.Teacher will attend and participate in all professional learning community team meetings scheduled once a month on an early dismissal day for students. In addition, each PLC will be required to meet every other week, during common planning time. These meetings will consist of data analysis, instruction strategies and/or professional development.Show evidence of integrating technology into the curriculum as required by accreditation standards.It is required that each teacher be an active member of a committee. A list of committees and their function will be available at the beginning of each year.PROFESSIONAL DRESSSt. Thomas More Catholic School is judged by the appearance of its students and faculty. It is the opinion of the St. Thomas More School Administration that faculty members should always look professional. St. Thomas More Catholic School Administration reserves the right to request that clothing that is inappropriate not be worn again. The following guidelines are in effect at St. Thomas More Catholic School:Shorts, wind suits, t-shirts, athletic attire, sweat suits, and sport shoes are prohibited except in the gym, or unless appropriate for classroom activitiesMen's shirts shall have a collar (except for sweaters)All clothing should be neat and cleanFaded, ragged, or frayed clothing is not acceptableMules, slides, and dress sandals (no flip flops) are acceptable footwearFaculty should use discretion as to the snugness of clothing wornJeans may be worn on casual days only with a staff or spirit shirt, or on other days assigned by the PrincipalAll skirts and dresses must be no higher than at least 2 inches above the knee (this is the same guideline that is expected of our students)Capri pants and split skirts are not acceptableOn Mass days, teachers are required to dress up. Men should wear an oxford shirt, tie, and dress slacks, or suit. Women should wear dresses or skirts.Shirts/blouses should be modest in nature and no less than business casual attire. Jeans, sneakers, low cut shirts, tee shirts, or athletic wear are not considered appropriate professional attire.Tattoos should not be visible.

Created: 2026-04-02