Prospective Lower School Teacher (PreK 3-4th Grade) 2025-2026

Description

By applying to this position and meeting the Qualifications listed below, your resume and application will be considered for specific positions that are posted by St. Michael’s Prep between now and into the Spring, with most being posted by the end of February.

St. Michael’s Prep is looking for exceptional teachers to join our team for the 25-26 school year!

Are you an educator who believes in the power of discovery and meaningful challenge? We are seeking teachers who can transform the classroom into a space where students are excited to explore, question, and grow. Your creative approach to teaching will spark curiosity, while your collaborative spirit will enrich both student learning and our school community. If this sounds like you, we hope you will apply!

Ideal candidates for positions at our school are experienced in and continue to develop expertise in social-emotional learning, project-based learning, STEAM integration, technology-rich and differentiated instruction. Ideal candidates thrive in a collaborative environment designing and delivering innovative and creative cross-curricular instructional units to students with diverse learning styles and needs.

Why St. Michael’s Prep?

Located in the hills of southwest Austin, Texas , St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School  is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition , a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally, we are a technology rich school. Thus teachers and staff are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers at St. Michael’s Prep further serve as role models that inspire students to critically think, reflect, explore and apply their faith concretely to their lives.  We are one community, on two campuses, with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit

• Our values : Integrity, Courage, & Excellence 
• Our mission: St. Michael’s Prep cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.

We are anchored by the Catholic Social Teachings (CST) and promote inclusion by advocating for a society based on love and justice, where all people have inherent dignity. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, celebrating and supporting differences. 

We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Curricular and Teaching 

• Applies innovative and engaging teaching practices in a variety of subjects: language arts, mathematics, social studies and science.
• Sets learning goals that are integrated within a child-centered curriculum for each child.
• Integrates a holistic approach to teaching and learning that is rooted in the work by theorists, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Arnold Gesell, and the early childhood movement from Reggio Emilia and Maria Montessori.
• Uses authentic, data-driven assessment practices to inform and guide instruction.
• Differentiates learning material to challenge and support students during whole-group and small-group instruction.
• Understands and applies the latest theories and practices in education and child development.
• Possesses an exceptional knowledge of the Science of Reading and is comfortable implementing a structured literacy approach.
• Utilizes the classroom environment as an important teaching tool.
• Integrates technology into the curriculum in a meaningful way.
• Shows dedication to social, emotional and character development of each child; strength or willingness to implement a Responsive Classroom approach.

Communication and Collaboration 

• Works well in a teaching team; displays a positive attitude and eagerness to work collaboratively with colleagues in developing curriculum and planning for instruction.
• Partners with the grade-level team to plan and execute grade-level events throughout the year.
• Collaborates with teammates regarding students’ strengths, areas of growth and strategies implemented to ensure a cohesive educational experience for each student.
• Engages in daily communication with parents and colleagues in a manner that is professional, detailed and timely.
• Documents and communicates students' academic and social-emotional development.
• Communicates effectively with parents and establishes a team approach with the child’s family.
• Writes report cards and leads parent/teacher conferences for students to document and communicate progress.
• Shows a desire to respond to and initiate the solving of problems through clear and open conversation.
• Accepts feedback openly and is comfortable taking risks.
• Displays interest in pursuing professional development opportunities and is dedicated to professional growth.

Requirements

 Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A collaborative and inquisitive approach to teaching and learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess a growth mindset: a positive attitude and the willingness to approach learning new skills in flexible and creative ways
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• A bachelor’s degree required
• At least two years of teaching experience required

More about St. Michael's Prep

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Apply Today!

To join us in our mission to form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world apply here: https://www.smcprep.org/about/employment