Preschool Teacher

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•San Diego, CA

4d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

St. Columba Catholic Preschool 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. St. Columba Catholic School is a parish school located in San Diego, California. The preschool program serves students ages 2 to 5.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
Basic Preschool Catechetical Certification (preferred)
Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Responsibilities

Supervising and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school
Respecting and honoring the needs of the individual children with concern for their interests, special needs, talents, and individual style and pace of learning
Considering individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background.
Treating children with dignity and respect
Helping children to become aware of their roles as integral members of a group
Being responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom
Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff after the children have either departed or are under the supervision of another teacher
Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth
Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the development levels of the children
Other duties as assigned
Communicate regularly with parents
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
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