Movement & Music Teacher

St. Mark the Evangelist Church•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Description Title: Preschool Movement and Music Teacher FLSA Determination: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Accountability: St. Mark Catholic Preschool Director Ministry/Dept: Preschool Schedule: 8:30 am - 2:15 pm (August - May) Schedule may vary Date Prepared/Reviewed: January 13, 2026 Part-time benefits may include: (Benefits may vary by location) 403b Retirement Employee Assistance Program Paid Holiday/Holy Days (varies by location) MISSION STATEMENT: St. Mark Catholic Preschool celebrates the tradition of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ to all God’s 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 18 months through 5 years old. PURPOSE: To provide a nurturing Catholic environment that strives to meet each child's spiritual and cognitive needs appropriate to age and ability to help students become faith-filled, well-rounded learners and thinkers.

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
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
Refer to the Archdioceses of San Antonio Employee Handbook for Policies and Guidelines

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 in with lesson plans and coordinate necessary supplies before children enter into care
Assist in planning and implementing special event programs
Maintain records of developmental progress per age group
Utilize program-wide technology to electronically communicate lesson plans, calendars, and other information to parents (ex. Imputing necessary information to Brightwheel software, etc.)
Attend all staff meetings as announced
Assist in other classrooms or areas of campus as needed
Help with care of ill and injured children
Follow program policies, procedures, and state licensing minimum standard guidelines
Maintain cleanliness of gym and teaching equipment
Maintain appropriate child interactions in accordance to state licensing guidelines
Be available for parent conferences as needed or requested
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