Preschool Teacher, St. Patrick Academy, Sacramento, CA at Catholic Schools Diocese of Sacramento - Sacramento Co.
Job Summary
Job Summary
St. Patrick Academy POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Preschool Teacher Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Preschool Director General Description: The Preschool Teacher works under the direction of the Preschool Director to maintain operate and manage the preschool class. The Preschool Teacher organizes, leads and monitors activities of the students enrolled in the program and provides other assistance in the total implementation of the program. Essential Functions: • Plans, supervises and administers daily activities under the guidance of the Director in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the program. Essential knowledge of child development and age-appropriate curriculum is required. • Prepares and executes appropriate lesson plans that provide developmentally appropriate activities. Gears activities to the needs of the children. Religion, Math, Science, Art, Music and Movement, Social Skills, Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Language Arts (letter recognition, sounds) • Observe and assess each child’s developmental progress through formal and informal evaluation tools. This is to be completed yearly (ASQ). • Treats each child with dignity and respect. • Helps each child to become aware of his/her role as an integral member of a group. • Responsible for the direct supervision of preschool students. Children may not be left alone at any time for any reason. Children need to be in view at all times. • Responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor and environment of the classroom. Responsible for the organization, cleanliness (during the day) and safety of the classroom. Notify the director if there is an issue requiring outside assistance. • Develops positive rapport with the parents of students enrolled in the program. Communicate effectively (positive and concerns) with the parents and families on a consistent and ongoing basis. • Participates equally in the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff. • Par