Preschool Teacher
About The Position
Good Shepherd Catholic School is seeking a qualified, experienced and passionate preschool teacher who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. Good Shepherd Catholic Preschool is a parish school located in San Diego, California. The preschool program serves students ages 2 to 3 years old. Good Shepherd Catholic School’s purpose is to provide a quality Catholic education which nurtures the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of each child. We strive to challenge all learners with an excellent academic foundation to realize their full potential. As a Catholic community, we empower students through the teachings of Jesus Christ to evangelize in love and service.
Requirements
- Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
- Basic Preschool 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
- Changing diapers
- 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
- Working closely and collaborating with other preschool teachers
- Verify student absences and maintain daily attendance and safety logs.
- 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
- Perform other related duties as assigned which may include serving meals to children in the program, assisting with basic hygiene, assistance in the development of independent toileting and conduct basic cleaning and sanitizing during the school day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
