Beginning theschool year work as a lead teacher to foster the growth of the childrens awareness of their identity as a child of God by providing a classroom experience that promotes faith and a love of what is true good and beautiful in the Catholic tradition. As an integral part of the schools classical Catholic culture cultivate a development of the whole person including the sensory intellectual social and emotional levels. Responsibilities - Understand and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church being a role model of Christian love faith and virtue. Relating to students by loving them with the love of Christ
- Maintain a clean and inviting classroom environment including inventory and upkeep of materials.
- Work with children with various social and cognitive abilities providing differentiated support and instruction.
- Be responsible for the safety welfare social emotional and educational growth of students. Report incidents and accidents in writing to the Director of the Preschool.
- Provide and be available to parents for communication and conferences throughout the year. Communication includes weekly newsletters email notices phone conversations and personal meetings with parents.
- Regular communication with the Preschool director to provide an update on instructional progress on preschool curriculum students with special needs or difficulties parental concerns etc.
- Complete and maintain all student records including progress reports ASQ reports conferences reports anecdotal notes and student portfolios.
- Arrive promptly by 7:30 AM to prepare for the arrival of children by 8:00 AM.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Direct assistants.
- Conduct oneself professionally by respecting student and family confidentiality. Contribute toward the maintenance of an atmosphere of collegial support and professional standards.
- Participate in school functions that support the school community and sustainability of the school and especially the preschool as directed. Examples include Open Houses enrollment projects etc.
- Participate in professional training to fully serve each childs needs and to personally keep abreast with current developmentally appropriate practices and ideas for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years. The State of Michigan requires 16 hours of professional training each calendar year.
Qualifications - Exemplify and articulate a life of faith in Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd certification (or obtain within two years of hire)
- Bachelors Degree and current teaching certificate (or obtain certification within three years of hire).
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