St. Ignatius of Antioch The Preschool Teacher at St. Ignatius of Antioch Elementary School serves as a vital spiritual and academic leader, cultivating a nurturing, Christ-centered Pre-K classroom. Operating within the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland framework, this educator blends play-based early childhood practices with daily Gospel values, preparing young children for transition into a diverse society. This position reports to the St. Ignatius of Antioch Lead Teacher/Director of Preschool.

Range:

$33,500 - $35,000

Core Responsibilities Faith Integration:

Model a living Catholic faith, leading students in daily prayer, age-appropriate scripture reflections, and seasonal liturgical experiences.

Curriculum:

Execute engaging, play-based thematic lessons that satisfy the Diocese of Cleveland Office of Catholic Education Graded Course of Study alongside Ohio Early Learning Content Standards.

Classroom Management:

Maintain a secure, clean, and organized environment utilizing Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) across indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

Student Supervision:

Actively manage and protect the physical, social, and emotional safety of preschool students, and overseeing your classroom aide

Family Partnership:

Establish welcoming communication with parents via the Digital Academy portal, regular newsletters, and parent-teacher conferences.

Qualifications & Requirements Education:

Valid State of Ohio teaching license (Pre-K or Early Childhood P-3 designation preferred) with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in education.

Experience:

1 to 3 years of classroom teaching experience strongly desired, with a strong preference for backgrounds in faith-based settings.

Safe Environment:

Current VIRTUS Protecting God's Children training completion and adherence to the Diocesan Policy for the Safety of Children.

Background Check:

Satisfactory clearance on federal (FBI) and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) fingerprint checks.

Health & Safety:

Valid certifications in First Aid, CPR, Communicable Disease prevention, and Child Abuse recognition.

Physical Ability:

Capability to sit on the floor, kneel, bend, and lift or move up to 50 pounds during daily classroom activities. This position is full time in accordance with the calendar of the academic year (2026-2027), and comes with full time diocesan benefits (health insurance, dental, vision, pension, etc.) How to apply: Interested applicants should submit a professional cover letter, resume, copy of their current Ohio teaching license, diocesan job application (found on this site) and three letters of professional recommendation via email directly to Jason Lewis, Parish Life Coordinator at jlewis@stignatiusofantioch-school.org. Range $33,500 — $35,000