Preschool Lead Teacher

Position Summary

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh is seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher (for age 2) to join St. Michael Preschool in Cary, NC. The lead teacher will provide a safe, nurturing, faith-filled environment for children in our half-day preschool program while maintaining the overall supervision of students and daily class functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage children in socialization and play-based learning that is developmentally age-appropriate and follows the Diocese of Raleigh Preschool Standards.
• Work effectively with an Assistant Teacher and participate in ongoing collaboration and planning with the preschool director and colleagues.
• Establish positive and effective family relations through ongoing parent communication.
• Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.
• Complete 10 hours of continuing education per year.

Minimum Requirements

• Early Childhood teachers must have either a bachelor's degree in early childhood or elementary education, or have two years of experience working with young children and have, or be in the process of attaining, an early childhood credential.
• Two or more years of previous experience in a play-based early childhood center.
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of work experience with young children ages 2–5 years old.
• Previous experience in a play-based early childhood center.
• Exhibits great love and patience for children.
• Effective written and spoken communication.
• A practicing Catholic preferred with thorough knowledge of the Catholic faith and ability to communicate it to a wider audience in both words and actions.

Position Start Date: August 2026

Hours per week: 12

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