Substitute Preschool Teacher

St. Thomas More Catholic Church•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At St. Thomas More Preschool, our goal is to offer our students a positive and enjoyable experience that will allow them to grow intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Our school gives special attention to the developmental stages, skills and needs of each child while encouraging and nurturing his or her God-given abilities. The program has been carefully developed for the enrichment of the whole child and is fully licensed by the State of Texas.

Requirements

Passion to influence the lives of pre-kindergarten children.
Patience in lovingly meeting young learners' spiritual, academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs.
Patience in accepting guidance and assignments from the classroom teacher.
High school diploma
Valid Texas driver's license.
Compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.

Nice To Haves

Working with young children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Helps implement a meaningful learning experience; the Substitute role is designed to interact with the children in classroom activities and to support the classroom teacher.
Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation and maintain a positive learning environment.
Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including playground and cafeteria.
Assist the teacher in both setting up the classroom in the morning as well as in the afternoons.
Clean tables after snacks and lunch as well as sweep the floors.
Assist in daily cleaning of the classroom.
As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of St. Thomas More in both your professional and professional life.
Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.