Sitter

Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth•Fort Worth, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

In support of our mission to provide a Christ-centered early childhood education, the Mother's Day Out substitute or sitter will provide quality care and teacher support in a loving environment. The goal is to collaborate with families, striving to help each child grow mentally, socially and spiritually.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.
Able to access and maintain centralized departmental files. Involves extending arms and reaching files stored in multiple levels on shelves, climbing up a stepladder to access files.
Ability to accept work interruptions while remaining focused on duties.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance.
Required to work some nights and weekends
Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
Required to teach per school schedule
Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions
Required to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion
Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather
Infrequent travel, by car, may be required to Diocese Parishes and/or schools.
Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
Able to manage student behavior in classroom setting
Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form in both targeted language(s)
Able to work well with others in the community
Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction
Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process
Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
Skill in job appropriate technology
Skill in critical thinking and planning
Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn.
Demonstrated history of good judgement.
Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility.
Works well in a team setting.
Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences.
Demonstrated ability to skillset to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate.

Nice To Haves

Practicing Catholic, faithful to the Magisterium and in good standing with the Catholic Church, preferred
Some college and/or previous experience preferred
Demonstrates a passion for working with children and fostering their holistic development.
Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods/strategies, and curriculum
Differentiation in target languages
Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
Detail oriented and organized.
Microsoft Office 365 / Intermediate to advanced capabilities with a heavy emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Understands the importance of respecting the Magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church as demonstrated by Sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church; seeks to serve others in the name of Jesus Christ.
Responsible for Student Supervision.
Aides and Substitutes are responsible for delivering the lessons as provided by the classroom teachers in a caring and loving manner.
Follows Teacher Expectations Checklist distributed at the beginning of each school year
Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the Diocese
Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
Plans for instruction with logically sequenced objectives, based on adopted curriculum and submitted according to the preschools policy
Provides appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning
Uses effective instructional methods/models according to professional standard practice
Practices positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom
Proactively communicates with parents regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns
Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
Collaborate with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner
Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs.
Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the students and staff
Responsible for all other projects, tasks, committees, etc., as assigned.