Preschool Teacher

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•Oceanside, CA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Preschool is seeking a qualified, experienced and passionate educator who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School is a parish school located in Oceanside, California. The school's mission is to provide a rigorous, differentiated, and faith-based education that promotes the development of the whole child and empowers all students to live in the image of Christ by being active members of the church, lifelong learners, and stewards of our local and global communities.

Requirements

Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred)
Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
Proof of completion of 12 or more Early Childhood Education (ECE) Units
Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for Community Care Licensing is a condition of employment)
Experience teaching in a preschool classroom
Positive professional references and recommendations
CPR and First Aid Certification
Proof of immunizations
Proof of completed Mandated Reporter training for Child Care Providers
Cleared TB test to work in Licensed Child Care Facility

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of preschool program for children and their families
Create and maintain a safe, stimulating and inviting early education preschool environment to maximize the growth and development of every child
Implement learning activities and opportunities in the early education preschool setting
Provide training and direction for Preschool Instructional Assistants or other assigned staff
Work in collaboration with Preschool Instructional Assistants and other teaching staff to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum based on individual assessment of child’s growth and development
Establish a professional relationship between parents and early education preschool site including conducting parent/teacher conferences to assist parents’ understanding of their child’s development and/or students with issues; participates in daily discussions with parents; engages parents and families in early education preschool activities
Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
Communicate regularly with parents
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations
Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require
Other duties as assigned