St. Mary School, in Milford, CT, is a Catholic elementary school has an opening for a full-time pre-K 3 teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. This position requires a dynamic teacher that can interact with and support the learning of 3-year-old students in our second-to-none Pre-K Program.
Responsibilities would include creating an engaging learning environment that fosters academic and spiritual growth, develops pre-kindergarten students’ skills and a love of learning. The candidate should be competent at instructing three-year-old students and ensuring their spiritual and academic growth.
Additionally, the candidate must be able to:
- Develop and implement daily lesson plans that address spiritual, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
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Use diverse instructional techniques such as modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.
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Encourage children to develop self-help skills and independence.
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Adapt curriculum to meet individual learning needs and initiate referrals when necessary.
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Promote positive behavior through redirection, positive reinforcement, and adherence to the school’s behavioral policies.
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Maintain positive communication with families through newsletters, daily updates, and as-needed outreach.
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Attend regular staff meetings and participate in annual reviews and professional development.
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Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.
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Assist students who may need additional support.
Years of Successful Teaching: Minimum 3 Years as Classroom Aide/Paraprofessional in a Classroom or Daycare Setting (Early Childhood preferred) and/or completed coursework and field experience in a certification program.
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Bachelor's degree or CDA in Early Childhood Education required*.
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Minimum of 3 years of classroom experience in early childhood education.
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Strong understanding of early childhood developmental stages.
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Demonstrated ability to create engaging, age-appropriate curriculum.
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Commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and faith-based environment.
- If not currently certified, enrollment in a certification course is required.
It is the mission of St. Mary School of Milford, CT, to provide a nurturing, collaborative, and engaging environment which encourages children from pre-kindergarten through grade eight to grow in faith and knowledge. The school seamlessly weaves our Catholic beliefs with a rigorous academic program. The goal of the school is to prepare its students to become lifelong learners with a strong moral fabric, who bring the light of Christ to their community by living the message of Jesus.
St. Mary School Motto: "Live the Message of Jesus"
