Contact Information
1404 East 9th Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 696-6525
(800) 869-6525
Contact Information
1404 East 9th Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 696-6525
(800) 869-6525
Full Time
St. Thomas Aquinas School
Cleveland, OH
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
St. Thomas Aquinas School — Partnership Schools
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas School
Partnership Schools is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher for St. Thomas Aquinas School. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and a deep appreciation for Catholic culture, identity, and values.
Partnership Schools supports teachers through weekly school-based professional development, network-wide professional development meetings, and coaching and feedback sessions with school-site leadership. Teachers are expected to welcome continuous feedback, reflect on their instructional practices, and remain committed to ongoing professional growth.
Develop a positive, structured classroom environment that engages students and supports their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
Assume direct responsibility for students’ care and safety at all times.
Create a welcoming, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
Fulfill the school’s mission to educate the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.
Collaborate with colleagues to plan instructional units and lessons.
Continuously develop expertise in effective instructional practices.
Take accountability for student learning and achievement.
Conduct, document, and maintain ongoing assessments and evaluations of student progress.
Maintain accurate attendance records, incident reports, and developmental portfolios.
Communicate consistently with students’ families in a positive, respectful, and professional manner.
Work collaboratively with fellow teachers and colleagues across the school and Partnership Schools network.
Participate in professional development opportunities, coaching sessions, and feedback meetings to strengthen instructional skills and grow as an educator.
Ensure the classroom complies with applicable Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and Ohio Department of Education preschool licensing requirements.
Maintain accurate classroom documentation and records in accordance with applicable requirements.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education.
An appreciation for Catholic culture, identity, and values.
A demonstrated ability to collaborate with teaching teams at both the school and network levels.
A willingness to reflect on instructional practices, receive feedback, and pursue continuous professional growth.
Technological proficiency and adaptability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A commitment to raising student achievement and supporting the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development of young children.
Partnership Schools provides teachers with ongoing opportunities to strengthen their instructional practice through:
Weekly school-based professional development.
Network-wide professional development meetings.
Coaching and feedback from school-site leadership.
Opportunities for reflection, collaboration, and professional growth.
Partnership Schools is committed to strengthening urban Catholic education by supporting educators who help students grow academically and develop as whole people. Teachers are expected to embrace the mission of Catholic education while fostering a positive learning environment and maintaining high expectations for student achievement.
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