Pre-School Teacher

ST VINCENT FAMILY SERVICES•Columbus, OH

3d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The Pre-School Teacher provides academic instruction to children in a year-round partial hospitalization school setting. The role follows the curriculum and benchmarks established by St. Vincent Family Center and may include providing therapeutic interventions. The teacher contributes to the treatment team through data collection, documentation, and communication, and supports children and families with sensitivity to their cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 3 years of experience working in a pre-school environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with diverse internal and external audiences.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts using basic math skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to client families and employees.
Ability to complete and submit paperwork in a timely manner.
Ability to complete, interpret, and respond to clinical documentation inquiries.
Ability to maintain empathy and compassion when meeting the needs of clients and their families.
Ability to build strong working relationships with employees and managers and foster open, honest communication.
Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information, agency proprietary information, and sensitive situations.
Ability to manage change in an organization reengineering its culture and approach to workload management.
Ability to work and contribute as a member of a team.
Ability to complete crisis intervention training, pass the certification course, and perform the techniques to a satisfactory level.

Responsibilities

Implement classroom academic components, including the specified curriculum and benchmarks established by St. Vincent Family Center.
Communicate with parents as needed about student or client academic concerns.
Track student or client absences and tardiness.
Complete and distribute grade cards four times per year.
Conduct at least two parent-teacher conferences during the school year.
Recommend to the psychologist further student or client testing when appropriate, such as evaluation for an IEP.
Collect data and documentation and communicate as an active member of the treatment team.
Attend development classes as requested by supervisors.
Assist the Adaptive Behavioral Specialist with mental health interventions as needed.
Implement and use trauma-informed care services.
Be sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the children and families served.
Perform general office duties, including filing, copying, faxing, and customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.