Romero Academy at Annunciation – 3545 Clifton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45220 (513) 301-1448
Posted: February 26, 2025
Pre-Kindergarten: Teacher/Full-Time: Romero Academies’ teachers partner with families to form future saints by developing the intellect, forming the character, and engaging the faith of each scholar. We are looking for a highly dedicated educator who brings an unwavering commitment to helping every scholar achieve their God-given potential. This position is in a self-contained Pre-Kindergarten classroom with no more than 24 four year olds for the 2025 – 2026 school year. This classroom also has a teacher’s aide for additional support.

The primary responsibilities of a Pre-Kindergarten teacher include:
Internalizing and executing rigorous lesson plans in math, ELA, social studies, and science, while differentiating to meet the learning needs of all students.

Creating and maintaining a learning environment where every scholar feels safe, loved, and inspired to learn and grow.

Supporting a school culture focused on faith, academic achievement, and character development.

Romero Academies’ teachers must possess a commitment to partner with families, a dedication to serve all students, and a desire to seek and implement feedback and grow professionally.

Main Responsibilities:
Internalize, individualize, and execute lesson plans in assigned content areas.

ELA Skills: Sounds, rhymes, basic site words, syllables, handwriting, beginning letter sounds, three-sound words, basic story comprehension Math Skills: matching, sorting, counting to 20 forwards and backward, shapes (two and three-dimensional), length, weight, and capacity/volume Teach targeted lessons to small groups within the context of a rotational model of blended learning.

Teach all lessons with rigor, joy, and urgency.

Uphold all Ohio Department of Children and Youth Child Care rules, including staying compliant on the Ohio Professional Registry Engage in an ongoing data-driven cycle of assessment, analysis, and action.

Implement school-wide systems for academics, culture, and character development.

Connect with families through frequent phone calls, emails, conferences, and notes.

Develop meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to love learning and make exceptional academic gains.

Participate in two weeks of summer training before school’s opening.

Engage in ongoing professional development.

Commit to teaching an extended school year.

Help students develop a personal relationship with Christ.

Qualifications and Desired Characteristics:
Candidates for the position must possess the following personal characteristics:

A loving respect for all people, in recognition of each person’s God-given dignity A desire to participate in ongoing faith formation and Christian fellowship opportunities A demonstrated commitment to service in urban and/or low-income settings Unassailable integrity and commitment to the school’s mission and vision A strong belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence An unwavering determination to be better today than you were yesterday Proven ability to effectively support, collaborate, and partner with a variety of personalities and working styles and an openness and generosity of spirit in navigating differences Grit, faith, hope, love, and a sense of humor The ideal candidate will bring experience, skills, and beliefs in the following areas:

At a minimum, a bachelor’s degree and a desire to help students grow in faith, virtue, and intellect is required. (A teaching license can be obtained after hire.) A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally underserved students Living as a faith-filled individual, who understands and honors the teachings of the Catholic Church and is passionate about sharing the Catholic faith The ability to be flexible in a fast-paced school environment that is responsive to students’ needs.

To apply, please click here.
Catholic Required: No