St. Wenceslaus Catholic School – New Prague, Minnesota
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School is seeking a caring, energetic, and faith-filled Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood team. Both full-time and part-time candidates are encouraged to apply, and we are willing to work with the right candidate to determine a schedule that fits the needs of both the teacher and our preschool program.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves working with young children and wants to help create their first positive experiences with school. We are looking for an educator who brings patience, joy, creativity, and a genuine desire to help young children grow.
At St. Wenceslaus, we provide a nurturing, faith-based educational experience for children from preschool through 8th grade. Our preschool is an important part of our larger school community, allowing children to begin building relationships, developing their faith, and discovering the joy of learning from an early age.
What You'll Love About This Position
- Full-time or part-time opportunities available
- A welcoming and supportive preschool and school staff
- Small-school environment where teachers, students, and families know one another
- Opportunities for creativity and hands-on learning
- A faith-filled environment focused on educating the whole child
- The opportunity to help children develop a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond
Position Overview
The Preschool Teacher will create a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom where young children can learn through play, exploration, relationships, and developmentally appropriate instruction.
The teacher will support each child's academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development while helping students develop independence, confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
Responsibilities
The Preschool Teacher will:
- Plan and provide engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Create a warm, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.
- Incorporate hands-on learning, play, movement, art, music, stories, and exploration throughout the day.
- Help children develop early literacy, mathematics, language, social, and problem-solving skills.
- Teach and model kindness, respect, responsibility, and Catholic Christian values.
- Support students as they develop independence and positive relationships with others.
- Observe student development and communicate regularly with families.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom.
- Work collaboratively with other preschool teachers, classroom assistants, school staff, and administration.
- Participate in the faith life and community of St. Wenceslaus School.
