Pre-K Teacher (2026-2027)

Pre-K Teacher (2026-2027) 395 West St, Holly Springs, MS 38635 $41,500

• $71,400 a year
• Full-time $41,500
• $71,400 a year
• Full-time Overview Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Pre-K Teacher, where your enthusiasm and expertise will inspire young learners during their foundational years.

In this role, you will create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment that promotes curiosity, social-emotional growth, and early literacy skills. Your dedication will help lay the groundwork for lifelong learning and development, making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.

General Summary:

To create an educational program and a classroom environment that is fair, is favorable to learning and growth, and is based on a commitment that all children can learn.

Responsibilities:

1. Organize and supervise assigned classes for optimum educational learning. 2. Provide grade appropriate instructional programs. 3. Assessment of each student's performance including testing, teacher observation, interim reports, report cards and parent conferences. 4. Communicate with student's parents so as to assure parents are fully aware of the religious, academic, and social progress being made by each student. 5. Follow content and objectives from the school's established course/subject goals. 6. Keep records in accordance with school set policy. 7. Supervise the arrival, dismissal of students daily. 8. Supervise students during Mass or other liturgical celebrations. 9. See all desks, shelves, and cabinets are in order and report any maintenance needs to the office. 10. Keep bulletin boards current and attractive. 11. Inform the Principal of any unusual situation or emergency. 12. Attend facility meetings and other meetings as needed. 13. Lesson planning and class room preparation. 1. Utilize valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of school's philosophy. 2. Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child; spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional. 3. Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required. 6. Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student's progress. 7. Keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of failure.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Understanding of the vision and values of Sacred Heart Southern Missions with a commitment to achieve the goals of the organization. 2. Must have a basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic school philosophy, goals, and objectives. 3. Must have necessary background and training in elementary education methods and subject areas. 4. Must have understanding of child development and skills necessary to relevant to the grade level being taught. 5. Must have appropriate control and discipline techniques, which will enhance the learning situation. 6. BA or BS in elementary education and appropriate state certification. Must have a Pre-K endorsement. 7. Ability to work and interact with other staff members to accomplish overall organizational and departmental goals. 8. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication and decision-making skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 9. Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook. 10. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision/instruction. Able to establish and meet deadlines. 11. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Physical Demands:

Work is generally in a school setting with some outside activities. Some work with computer requires sitting for some periods; using hands to handle objects, lift objects or materials of up to 30 pounds. Moderate walking, stooping, bending, reaching and sitting for extended periods may be required as a normal part of the job. Must be able to use telephone (hear and speak).

Salary Information:

Sacred Heart Southern Missions mirrors the MS State Salary Scale where degree and tenure dictate starting salary.

Pay:

$41,500.00

• $71,400.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person