Preschool Teacher

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•Escondido, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional hired will be responsible for the general supervision and management of children between the ages of two and five years of age. This role involves implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Diocese of San Diego, respecting and honoring the needs of individual children, and considering their cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. The teacher will treat children with dignity and respect, help them become aware of their roles as integral members of a group, and be responsible for the classroom's arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment. The position also includes assuming an equal share of housekeeping responsibilities, participating in professional growth activities, assisting in child development assessments, and participating in school public relations events.

Requirements

Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
Must possess a California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (12 ECE units) or higher
Fingerprint and CMG Background Clearance, CPR and First Aid, and cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care Facility (Requirement upon hire)
Has experience teaching OR desire to teach and models Catholic values
Passion to work with young children and desire to grow as an educator
Has a positive attitude and enthusiasm for teaching
Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces.
Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending.
Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class.
Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms.
Be inside the classroom.
Be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events.
May be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Understand the speech of another person
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them; focus on one source of sound and ignore others
See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away
Have unimpaired or corrected vision/hearing

Nice To Haves

Active, practicing Roman Catholic

Responsibilities

Supervising and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Diocese of San Diego
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 member 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
Participating in public relations events sponsored by the school but not limited to; shall include Back to School Night, Christmas program, Grandparents Day concert, Open House, Moving Up Ceremony, and school fundraisers
Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner, within 24 hours weekdays
Communicate regularly with parents, posting weekly on Class Dojo with classroom updates
Submit assessment data and complete tasks assigned by principal in a timely manner
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations
Participate in appropriate professional activities to support leadership and instructional roles
Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require
Other duties as assigned