Description
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School promotes academic excellence in a faith-filled environment. We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and faith-filled Kindergarten Teacher to join our vibrant Catholic school community in the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must be committed to instilling Catholic values and creating a nurturing space where each child is known, loved, and challenged to grow in faith and knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with diocesan and state standards.
- Foster a warm, inclusive classroom environment rooted in Gospel values
- Integrate prayer, scripture, and Catholic teachings into daily instruction and classroom life.
- Be able to work with a team of educators, communicate effectively with parents, and be dedicated to the success of each student.
- Encourage curiosity, kindness, and a love of learning in our young students
- This is a full-time position.
Requirements
The ideal candidate’s requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education (required)
- Valid state teaching credential (or working toward certification)
- Practicing Catholic preferred
- Prior experience in early childhood education strongly preferred
- Familiarity with integrating technology into the classroom is preferred.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education
- VIRTUS training and fingerprinting must be completed before hiring.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Our Lady of the Valley School (Canoga Park)
22041 Gault Street
Canoga Park, CA 91303
mrsboyce@olvcrusaders.org