Preschool Teacher

About the role

The Preschool Teacher at Donum Dei Classical Academy provides a nurturing, Christ-centered learning environment that fosters the academic, social, and spiritual growth of young children.

Responsibilities

• Foster a warm, Christ-centered classroom atmosphere where young children feel safe, known, and valued as image-bearers of God.
• Support children’s daily care needs, including assisting with bathroom routines, diapering as needed, handwashing, and transitions throughout the day.
• Prepare, serve, and clean up snacks and lunch (depending on schedule), encouraging good manners, gratitude, and age-appropriate independence.
• Absorb children’s behavior, social interactions, and developmental milestones, communicating observations and concerns promptly to the Preschool Director/Lead Teacher.
• Provide gentle guidance and redirection to support emotional regulation, peer relationships, and positive behavior.
• Aid the lead teacher and reinforce key learning objectives by engaging children in interactive play, storytelling, songs, and creative projects that build curiosity and joy in learning.
• Support small group and individual activities by offering encouragement, modeling appropriate behavior, and providing individualized assistance when needed.
• Help prepare and organize instructional materials and learning centers to ensure smooth transitions and engaging lessons.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment by assisting with setup, cleanup, sanitizing toys and surfaces, and preparing materials.
• Support classroom routines and management by reinforcing expectations, modeling respectful behavior, and helping children follow daily schedules.
• Aid in daily communication to parents and caregivers, sharing highlights from the day and relaying important information as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Collaborate closely with the Lead Teacher and preschool team to ensure consistency, safety, and alignment with the mission and values of Donum Dei Classical Academy.

Requirements

• A gentle, patient caregiver who supports early learners in a developmentally appropriate, Christ-centered classroom.
• Professional working experience in relevant field(s).
• Commitment to ongoing training and spiritual formation throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• All of the requirements within one of the following options must be met:
• 12 core semester units in early childhood education/development
• 6 months experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child program

Skills

• A love for learning
• A passion for classical Christian education
• The ability to create a structured yet joyful classroom atmosphere

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Healthcare
• Computer, equipment & software

Pay

Annual salary paid bi monthly. Optional partial tuition credit available.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm *During school weeks with early dismissal or other modified schedules, salaried staff should expect to adjust schedules to fulfill the contracted working hours. This may include coming earlier or staying later, or completing necessary tasks or professional development even when students are not present. Details will be finalized with the direct manager.