Kindergarten Teacher

Motto

“Academic Excellence through the Light of Faith”

St. Thomas & St. Timothy Teacher Job Description

St. Thomas & St. Timothy school is seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Kindergarten Teacher to join our Catholic school community at our St. Thomas the Apostle Campus for the 2026-2027 school year. In addition, the candidate will ensure the following:

Spiritual & Catholic Identity

Faith Integration: Incorporate Catholic values and Gospel teachings across all subject areas, not just during Religion class.

Liturgical Participation: Lead daily classroom prayer, prepare students for school-wide liturgies, and accompany the class to monthly Mass.

Role Modeling: Exemplify Christian living in and out of the classroom, fostering a "Christ-centered" environment.

Instructional Excellence

Curriculum Implementation: Teach core subjects (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies) following the AOH Office of Catholic Schools (OCS) curriculum standards.

Differentiated Instruction: Modify teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with IEPs or 504 plans.

Lesson Planning: Develop engaging, structured lesson plans that utilize various instructional materials and educational technology (e.g., Google Classroom, SMART boards).

Classroom Management & Environment

Positive Climate: Create a safe, disciplined, and "loving" learning environment that promotes student responsibility and self-esteem.

Behavioral Standards: Establish clear expectations for student conduct in alignment with Archdiocesan policies.

Organization: Maintain a visually stimulating and organized classroom that maximizes instructional time.

Assessment & Communication

Progress Monitoring: Conduct regular formative and summative assessments; maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, and student achievement.

Parent Partnership: Maintain open, professional communication with families through conferences, emails, and progress reports.

Collaboration: Participate in faculty meetings, grade-level planning, and school-wide committees.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s in Education or a related field is preferred.

Current Connecticut Certification.

Experience in Catholic Schools is desirable.

Other Required Qualifications:

A love for young people.

Practicing member of a faith community in good standing with the parish.

Able to work with school technology (Google Classroom, SMART Boards).

Effective communicator, both oral and written, who is a well-organized professional with great attention to details.

Understands and completely embraces the St. Thomas & St. Timothy mission and appreciates that the school is driven by its Catholic identity, which focuses on the highest level of ethical, moral, and social behavior of its students, staff and volunteers.

MISSION STATEMENT & PHILOSOPHY

We are a Pre-K to Grade 8 diverse learning community that fosters the development of the whole person - mind, body, spirit. Grounded in our commitment to academic excellence and Catholic Social Teaching, we guide children to become compassionate and ethical citizens who contribute to a more just and peaceful world.

We instill an appreciation for learning. Each grade-level has rigorous, age-appropriate standards established by the Archdiocese of Hartford. Instruction is differentiated to address the range of learning styles in each classroom community. Traditional and innovative lessons integrate technology, literature, and manipulatives to promote student engagement and growth.

Our school philosophy is built on a foundation of respect within our community. This respect is evident in the relationships between teachers, staff and students. Acknowledging that parents are the first educators of the child, we strive to support families who want the Christian values that they instill at home to be fortified at school. St. Thomas & St. Timothy School is a place where parents, teachers, students and parishioners form a community that works together in charity and service.