Preschool Teacher or Teacher's Aide

Position Information

How This Role Fits into the Team

This position plays a vital role in supporting Donum Dei’s mission to cultivate knowledge, wisdom, good character, and Christ-like virtue in students. As a Preschool Teacher, this team member nurtures the youngest learners through Christ-centered instruction while also guiding and supporting preschool staff, maintaining alignment with school-wide values and practices, and fostering a joyful, safe, and orderly environment that reflects the image of God in every child.

Qualifications & Requirements

Employment Type & Compensation

Key Responsibilities

Student Care & Support

• Foster a warm, Christ-centered classroom atmosphere where young children feel safe, known, and valued as image-bearers of God.
• Support children’s daily care needs, including assisting with bathroom routines, diapering as needed, handwashing, and transitions throughout the day.
• Prepare, serve, and clean up snacks and lunch, encouraging good manners, gratitude, and age-appropriate independence.
• Prepare children for and supervise nap or rest time, creating a calm, consistent, and peaceful environment that supports healthy rhythms.
• Actively observe children’s behavior, social interactions, and developmental milestones, communicating observations and concerns promptly to the Preschool Lead Teacher.
• Provide gentle guidance and redirection to support emotional regulation, peer relationships, and positive behavior.

Instructional & Classroom Support

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing lesson plans and daily activities that support early childhood development through play, exploration, music, stories, and hands-on learning.
• Reinforce key learning objectives by engaging children in interactive play, storytelling, songs, and creative projects that build curiosity and