Pre-K Teacher

Job Status: Permanent/Full Time

Contact: Miss Diane McCaughan, President
Miss Elizabeth Waltrich, Principal

Job Description
Mater Dei Catholic School, located in the heart of Montgomery County, is seeking two enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated educators to serve as
full-time Pre-Kindergarten Teachers – 3 Year Old Program
for the
2026–2027 school year.

Rooted in the hallmarks of
Faith, Excellence, Service, and Community, Mater Dei Catholic provides a joyful and nurturing early childhood program where our youngest learners begin building a lifelong love of learning. We are seeking an educator who is passionate about creating a warm, engaging classroom where children grow spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally, while developing a strong foundation for future success.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Inspire Our Youngest Learners: Foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence through hands-on, developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a faith-filled environment.
• Collaborative Team Approach: Join a highly supportive Early Childhood team who work together to provide exceptional learning experiences for every child.
• Faith-Centered Learning: Integrate Catholic values and daily prayer into classroom life while helping children recognize God's presence in the world around them.
• Strong Family Partnerships: Build meaningful relationships with parents as partners in each child's educational journey.
• Investing in Our Teachers: Mater Dei Catholic is committed to developing outstanding educators through meaningful professional learning opportunities and our Seat of Wisdom Scholarship Program, which provides graduate tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Foster a joyful, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for young learners.
• Embrace the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Understand child development and implement developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
• Value collaboration and contribute positively to a supportive faculty atmosphere.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, teachers, staff, and administration.
• Inspire curiosity, independence, kindness, and a love of learning in every child.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field.
• Pennsylvania teaching certification in Early Childhood Education (or eligibility to obtain certification).
• Experience working with preschool-aged children is preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Join Mater Dei Catholic School and become part of a dedicated faculty committed to nurturing children who are faith-filled, academically prepared, compassionate, and ready to become future Catholic leaders.

Qualified and interested
candidates please send your resume, cover letter, three letters of recommendation, and updated clearances to the Principal at the e-mail address noted above.
Clearances will be required as well as other documentation if the position is offered. Please download the Teacher Application attached for a list of documents that will be needed.

If the position is offered, the candidate will be required to complete the “Protecting God’s Children” training through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Additional information regarding this training can be found here.