Teacher Positions

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Cathedral Preschool seeks qualified Lead and Assistant Teachers with preschool teaching experience. Teachers at the Cathedral Preschool, founded in 1970, are part of a collaborative and supportive faculty with a common goal of continuously improving a great school.

Hours: 8:30-1:30 pm Monday-Thursday; 8:30-12:30 pm Friday

OPEN POSITIONS

  • Co-Lead Twos/Older Toddler Teacher

  • Pre-K Assistant Teacher 

  • Pre-K Lead Teacher

DESCRIPTION, RESPONSIBILITIES, & DUTIES

  • Observe and reflect on students to design and facilitate a hands-on, effective curriculum and instructional strategies, which promote social/emotional development, communication and language development, intellectual and cognitive development, visual-spatial processing, sensory-motor function, and executive functioning.

  • Ensure the safety and general care of each child enrolled in the class whether in the classroom, on the playground, or in common areas.

  • Consult and collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop an understanding of each child’s unique individual needs.

  • Flexibly adapt lesson plans and provocations to the questions, observations, ideas, and interests of the students.

  • Model communication and compassionate problem-solving strategies and assist children as they learn to negotiate and manage conflict.

  • Actively pursue professional development opportunities and be engaged with fellow teachers in mutual support and feedback.

  • Provide an inclusive classroom, celebrating each child's unique abilities.

  • Utilize technology and strong writing skills to communicate with families and colleagues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

  • Lead Teacher: BA/BS degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development

  • Assistant Teacher: BA/BS degree in Education or a related field

  • 3+ years of early childhood teaching or related experience

  • The ideal candidate will have previous experience teaching preschool-age children implementing a hands-on, project learning model. Experience with students who have special needs, a plus.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and reflects a 5-hour work day from mid-August-May in addition to one or two staff meetings per month from 1:30-2:30 pm.  Approximately $90-$200 per day. Limited summer camp positions are available during June and July.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references to laurie.campbell@cpsatl.org. Only applicants with the minimum qualifications listed below will be considered. Within your cover letter, indicate which position is of interest.