Catholic Diocese of Columbus
Somerset, Ohio
Holy Trinity School: Kindergarten Teacher
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About this role
Holy Trinity School
Kindergarten Teacher
Full-Time
Holy Trinity School, located at 225 S. Columbus Street in Somerset, is seeking a joyful, faith-filled, and dedicated Kindergarten Teacher who desires to help form young hearts and minds in the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic faith. We are looking for an educator who sees teaching not simply as a profession, but as a vocation.
At Holy Trinity, we believe children flourish in an environment that fosters wonder, virtue, joyful discovery, and academic excellence. The successful candidate will cultivate a classroom where students grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, and emotionally while laying a strong foundation in literacy, mathematics, and the Catholic faith.
Responsibilities
- Create a warm, orderly, and engaging classroom rooted in Christian charity and respect.
- Teach kindergarten students using developmentally appropriate instruction that promotes curiosity, joyful learning, and academic excellence.
- Build strong foundations in early literacy through systematic phonics, reading, handwriting, and language development.
- Develop early mathematical thinking through hands-on exploration, number sense, and problem-solving.
- Integrate the Catholic faith throughout the school day through prayer, Scripture, virtue formation, and participation in the liturgical life of the school.
- Foster habits of attentiveness, perseverance, kindness, responsibility, and wonder.
- Communicate regularly and professionally with parents, recognizing them as the primary educators of their children.
- Collaborate with faculty and administration to support the mission of Holy Trinity School.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Hold an appropriate Ohio Teaching License (Professional, Permanent, or Resident Educator) or be eligible to obtain one before beginning to teach
- Current satisfactory BCI & FBI background checks
- Have attended or be willing to attend a Virtus Protecting God's Children training
- Practicing Catholic preferred, or a candidate who fully supports the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A love for young children and a commitment to helping each child reach his or her God-given potential.
We Are Looking for a Teacher Who
- Loves working with young children.
- Understands that wonder is the beginning of learning.
- Values rich children's literature, music, art, and meaningful play as important parts of a child's education.
- Seeks to cultivate virtue alongside academic growth.
- Desires to work closely with families and fellow faculty members in a joyful Catholic community.
- Is committed to continual professional and spiritual growth.
About Holy Trinity Catholic School
Holy Trinity Catholic School partners with parents to form students in faith, knowledge, and virtue. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, we seek to cultivate students who love what is true, good, and beautiful and who are prepared to serve Christ and their communities with wisdom and charity.
See the job description below for more information. Please apply for this position at the bottom of the page.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TEACHERS
TITLE: Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate state certification/license:
- as required by the grade levels and subjects taught
- Religious Education certification as required by the diocese
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal
JOB GOAL: To assist students in mastering the skills and information in the school curriculum while helping them to grow in faith and responsibility.
THE EIGHT STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS:
- Teachers in the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Columbus know, understand and contribute to the integration of Catholic teachings and virtues throughout the curriculum and school culture as it supports faith formation and student learning.
- Teachers understand student learning, development, and faith formation while respecting the diversity of students.
- Teachers know and understand the content for which they have instructional responsibility.
- Teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning
- Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student.
- Teachers create Christ-centered learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students.
- Teachers collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators and the faith community to support student development, learning and faith.
- Teachers assume responsibility for their professional academic/spiritual growth, performance, and involvement as an individual and as a member of a Catholic learning community.
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