Toddler Teacher- St. Gregory the Great Catholic School

St. Gregory the Great School•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Pre-K Teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by guiding, inspiring, and educating students in a loving, Christ-centered environment. The Teacher is to be immediately responsible to the principal for the carrying out of policies of the school and the Archdiocese of San Antonio as they relate to the function of the school, the classroom, and the immediate contact with students and parents.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; must be 18 years of age.
One year of experience in an early childhood program serving infants and toddlers in a developmentally appropriate environment.
Infant and child CPR and First Aid.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate credential preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees
Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
Direct daily classroom activities using positive guidance techniques.
Greet children and parents in a warm and friendly manner upon arrival each morning.
Plan and implement lesson plan activities and experiences that are developmentally appropriate.
Operate the classroom in compliance with the state licensing.
Evaluate each child’s progress regularly, maintaining written records.
Contribute to the operation of the center by participating in staff meetings and sharing information gained through attendance at workshops and professional reading.
Assess each child’s level of development and developing short and long range goals for each child, while planning daily activities based on the set goals.
Respond quickly to children’s different and personal needs, verbal and non-verbal cues, temperament, abilities, and culture.
Plan, implement, and supervise appropriate curriculum for the children providing experiences in all areas, such as art, music, reading, science, math, etc., and meet timelines set by the director.
Plan, implement, and supervise activities which promote healthy development of children in all areas – physical and motor, cognitive and language, and social and emotional.
Review and carry out health plans and or allergy action plans for any special diets, allergies, medication administration, etc.
Provide direct supervision, training, guidance, leadership, and technical assistance to the assigned assistant toddler teacher, if applicable.
Ensure child care routines are carried out in a manner that prompt, hygienic, and are consistent with good child development practices. This includes routines related to hand washing, eating, napping, outside play, and transitioning between activities.
Communicate with parents and families regarding their child’s day.
Maintain confidentiality of child and family information at all times.
Maintain written records of child’s progress or accident/incident reports.
Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and report them immediately to the Director.
Use equipment and supplies safely and conscientiously, keeping physical environment clean and orderly.
Inspect the school site and equipment for potential safety hazards; taking corrective action or informing the Director to prevent injuries.
Other duties as assigned.