Preschool Lead Teacher

Multiple Positions Open

Employment Status: PartTime

FLSA Status: NonExempt/Hourly

Reports to: Preschool Director

Schedule: 8:30 am 2:15 pm (August May) Schedule may vary

27.5 hours per week

MISSION STATEMENT:

St. Mark Catholic Preschool celebrates the tradition of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ to all Gods people by word and action.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

To execute a daily program in line with St. Mark Catholic Preschool goals and beliefs for children age 18 months through 5 years old.

PURPOSE:

To provide a nurturing Catholic environment that strives to meet each childs spiritual and cognitive needs appropriate to age and ability to help students become faithfilled wellrounded learners and thinkers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Greet and assimilate each child upon arrival to school

Provide a stimulating environment conducive to the social emotional physical and intellectual development of

the child on and individual basis*

Meet individual student needs and challenge all students by adapting instruction and curriculum*

Recognize and participate in the interests and needs children in the class*

Ensure the health welfare and safety of each child in the class*

Supervise children at ALL times*

Plan and implement Experience Early Learning Curriculum with lesson plans and coordinate necessary supplies

before children enter into care*

Teamplan and teamteach with other staff members as appropriate*

Keep school records on attendance and childs progress

Utilize programwide technology to electronically communicate lesson plans calendars and other information to

parents (ex. Input necessary information to Brightwheel software etc.*

Attend all staff meetings as announced

Prepare class newsletter pertaining to class activities

Assist with bathroom needs as applied to diapering toilet training or trained children in compliance with state

guidelines*

Help with care of ill and injured children*

Follow program policies procedures and state licensing minimum standard guidelines

Maintain cleanliness of classroom and appropriate child interactions in accordance to state licensing guidelines*

Be available for parent conferences as needed or requested

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to work a schedule as noted in school year calendar including but not limited to evening and

weekend special events

Attend workshops for Continuing Education as required by state licensing rules

Clean and sanitize toys/surfaces according to established procedures

Able to pick up 3040 lbs children as required in younger age groups

Able to conduct activities involving substantial standing walking and moderate sitting stooping kneeling bending

crouching crawling twisting and reaching on frequent basis. Must be able to sit stoop bend and kneel on the floor

without assistance

NEEDED ATTRIBUTES:

Effectively work and communicate with young children and adults through oral written and electronic means

Organizational skills for planning and coordinating curriculum child and classroom management

Ability to work with special circumstances such as behavior issues children with special needs parental

relationships staff differences

Provide a caring environment to help each child grow in independence to develop his/her own unique talent and

ability

Possess a strong work ethic practices punctuality and professionalism

Must agree to background check

Flexibility

Positive attitude and enthusiastically promote St. Mark Catholic Preschool

*Essential Functions

SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must have a high school diploma or GED

Must have at least 2 years of experience in the child care field

Must have teaching experience in preschool/early childhood

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Communicate effectively professionally and respectfully with St. Mark Catholic Preschool Director St. Mark

Catholic Preschool staff and St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church staff

Communicate with parents and children enrolled in the program

Communicate and interact effectively/professionally/respectfully with Assistant Teacher