Preschool Teacher – Creation Care Program

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego • Santee, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Angels Catholic Church Preschool is hiring a Preschool Teacher to provide early childhood education for children from age 2 through Kindergarten. The preschool offers learning experiences in English and Spanish and focuses on children’s academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development through family relationships, hands-on learning, faith formation, and exploration of God’s creation.

The teacher will manage classroom operations, plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences, supervise students, and maintain a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment. The role includes working with assistants and other teaching staff, assessing children’s development, and communicating with families, including through conferences and daily discussions. Teachers may move up with their student groups when possible to support continuity in relationships with children and families.

The teacher will also help lead the Creation Care Program, a farm-to-table initiative introducing children to gardening, nutrition, sustainability, and care for God’s creation. This includes incorporating outdoor learning into the curriculum and assisting with gardening and educational activities that maintain and enhance the parish and school grounds.

The position is initially part-time, with the possibility of increasing to full-time depending on enrollment, staffing needs, and approved funding. Applicants must be available Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; actual hours and shifts vary with preschool operations. Employees should be available for rotating opening, mid-day, and closing shifts. Additional hours and full-time employment are not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic.
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy and can support the preschool’s Catholic mission and values.
• Proof of completion of at least 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units.
• Catechist Certification or willingness to obtain certification in accordance with diocesan requirements.
• Upon hire, CPR and First Aid Certification is required.
• Upon hire, proof of immunizations is required.
• Upon hire, proof of completed Mandated Reporter training for Child Care Providers is required.
• Upon hire, a cleared TB test to work in a licensed child care facility is required.
• Open availability Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., including availability for rotating opening, mid-day, and closing shifts.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing for most of the day, walking and maneuvering through classrooms and facilities, kneeling, squatting, stooping or bending, reaching, moving children’s desks and chairs, and occasionally lifting and carrying boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel to trainings or workshops at various city and county locations when required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Experience working with children ages 2 through Kindergarten.
• Interest in gardening, nutrition, outdoor education, and hands-on learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the preschool program for children and their families.
• Create and maintain a safe, stimulating, and inviting early education environment that supports each child’s growth and development.
• Implement learning activities and opportunities in the preschool setting.
• Provide training and direction to Preschool Instructional Assistants or other assigned staff.
• Collaborate with instructional assistants and teaching staff to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum based on individual assessments of children’s growth and development.
• Build professional relationships with parents and families, including conducting parent-teacher conferences, participating in daily discussions, and engaging families in preschool activities.
• Help lead the Creation Care Program, including gardening, nutrition, sustainability, and farm-to-table learning activities.
• Incorporate outdoor learning into the curriculum and assist with gardening and educational activities on parish and school grounds.
• Supervise children and maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed