Overbrook Catholic School is seeking a Full-Time Lead Teacher for our Level One Montessori Classroom. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, Catholic preschool-3 through 6th grade school environment with a mission to prepare children in mind and heart to give joyful witness to Jesus in their own lives.

The classroom is fully equipped and supported by a dedicated teacher’s aide, with additional opportunities for collaboration among faculty and staff across the campus.

Position Type: Full-time

Start Date: As soon as possible 

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate the Catholic faith and values into the daily classroom experience, helping students grow spiritually, intellectually, and socially.
• Implementation of Montessori Curriculum
• Planning and preparation of materials and environments
• Collaborate with the teacher’s aide and other faculty to create a cohesive and supportive learning community.
• Documentation of student progress
• Communicating with Staff, Parents, and Administration
• Participate in campus-wide professional development and community life.

Qualifications

• Montessori training and certification required
• Catholic school experience preferred
• Strong understanding of early childhood development
• Excellent teaching and classroom management skills
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

About Overbrook Catholic School

Inspired by the example of St. Dominic, Overbrook Catholic School educates children to seek and embrace the truth, fostering in them a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Children are thus prepared in mind and heart to give joyful witness to truth in their own lives. Founded in 1936 by the Dominican Sisters of the St. Cecilia Congregation, Overbrook is a co-educational, preschool through sixth-grade independent Catholic school with a dynamic tradition of educating children in a community setting through study, prayer, and service. The school is located on the Dominican Campus at 4210 Harding Pike also home to St. Cecilia Academy (for girls in grades 7 - 12) and Aquinas College. Overbrook encourages academic excellence, creativity and the development of leadership within each student.

To apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter noting their interest in teaching in a Catholic school, along with a resume to Maria Doherty at dohertym@dominicancampus.org