Employment
"Children are a gift from the Lord." - Psalm 127:3
Working at Nazareth Elementary is much more than a job; it is a ministry! We are looking for energetic individuals with a love for children and a strong desire to work with a diverse student population in a faith-filled, learning environment. Nazareth serves students in Pre-K 3 through Grade 6. Current job openings at Nazareth Elementary include:
Pre-K 3 Teacher
Nazareth Elementary School is seeking a passionate, energetic, and nurturing Pre-K 3 Teacher to join our vibrant early childhood team. This is more than a teaching position — it is a calling to shape hearts, minds, and futures at one of the most joyful and impactful stages of a child’s life.
Our ideal candidate truly loves this age and sees the wonder, curiosity, and growth of three-year-olds as the greatest work in education. You bring a “can-do” spirit, creative thinking, and a commitment to building strong foundations through developmentally appropriate practice, loving guidance, and purposeful learning.
What You’ll Do
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Create a warm, engaging classroom where children feel known, safe, and celebrated
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Plan and implement age-appropriate instruction that supports academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth
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Balance early literacy and math foundations with hands-on exploration, creative play, and consistent routines
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Partner with families to support each child’s growth and development
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Foster curiosity, confidence, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning
Who You Are
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Certified teacher or certification in progress (required)
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Joyful, patient, and deeply committed to early childhood education
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Creative in thought and approach, while maintaining high standards and appropriate guidelines
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Organized, collaborative, and eager to grow as an educator
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Someone who understands that this stage is the foundation for everything that follows — and treats it with the care and respect it deserves
Why Nazareth
At Nazareth, our Pre-K program is far more than daycare. It is a loving, faith-filled school environment where children grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Our teachers are supported, valued, and part of a close-knit community that believes in the power of early education and the importance of joy in the classroom.
If you are called to teach young children, eager to make a lasting impact, and excited to join a school where faith, love, and learning thrive, we would love to meet you.
Apply today and help us give our youngest learners the beautiful beginning they deserve.
Please send resume and cover letter to: Mr. Wardell Lewis. Nazareth Elementary 311 Flower City Park Rochester, New York 14615 or email to: wlewis@nazarethschools.org