Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Holy Cross School

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Holy Cross School is seeking a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026-27 academic year.

Ideal candidates will be experienced in early childhood development and committed to Holy Cross
Schools mission purpose and culture with excellent ability to be a positive ambassador and advocate for
the school.

This is a full-time 10-month position August through May.

Qualifications

A faculty member must hold at least a bachelors degree from a college or university approved by a
regional accrediting organization. A faculty member must hold or be working toward a valid teaching
certificate for the State of Louisiana.

Other qualifications include:

Experience working with young children in a classroom or childcare setting.
Patience creativity and a passion for early childhood development.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to effectively manage a classroom and maintain a positive learning environment.
Willingness to learn and adapt with desire to continue professional development.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks and
activities.
An ability and enthusiasm for promoting the school and its mission to a broad group of
stakeholders.
Excellent work ethic positive attitude and flexibility.
Strong ethical standards professional integrity and personal accountability.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.
Must pass extensive background check.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
Foster a positive classroom environment.
Support social-emotional development including cooperation sharing and self-regulation.

Observe and assess student progress; maintain accurate records and reports.
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student development and needs.
Manage classroom behavior using positive guidance techniques.
Ensure the health safety and well-being of all students at all times.
Collaborate with others to support student success.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students parents colleagues and
other stakeholders on a regular basis.
Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times and comply with school policies
procedures and expectations.
Participate in faculty and department meetings training and professional development
workshops.
Attend in-school assemblies and school-wide Masses; actively participate in parent/teacher
conferences meetings and other required school events including but not limited to open house
and graduation.
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines
honoring schedules coordinating etc.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with qualifications and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following materials to :

Cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications.
Current resume
An annotated list of professional references with contact information. References will be
contacted only with prior candidate approval.

About Holy Cross School
For more than 170 years the Congregation of Holy Cross has served the New Orleans community as the
premier college preparatory school for young men. Serving boys in pre-kindergarten through twelfth
grade we have seen generations of students grow from Boys to Men. Our development of boys to men
centers on our overall educational philosophy in building the whole man: Mind and Heart Body and
Soul.
Holy Cross is fully approved by the Louisiana State Department of Education and accredited by the
Cognia organization.

Required Experience:

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