POSITION TITLE: Preschool Teacher, St. James Academy
STATUS/HOURS:  M,W,F  8 am-1 pm; 10 months
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Preschool Director

Position Summary: The professional hired to work as a teacher at our school will be responsible for the general supervision and management of children between the ages of three and five years of age.

 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervising and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school
• 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 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Requirements to Apply: 
-Must possess a California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (12 ECE units) or higher; should include    courses covering child growth and development; child, family, & community; program/curriculum
-Six months of experience preferred
-Must submit a minimum of 3 professional references and resume

(Requirements upon hire)
- Fingerprint Clearance, CPR and First Aid, and cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care Facility
- Completion of the Diocesan Safe Environment protocol

Applicant's Character Traits:
-Has experience teaching OR desire to teach and model Catholic values 
-Passion to work with young children and desire to grow as an educator
-Works well with others
-Has a positive attitude and enthusiasm for teaching