POSITION TITLE: Preschool Teacher

STATUS/HOURS:  Part time
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Preschool Director

Position Summary: The preschool teacher with the support of a co-teacher will be responsible for the general supervision and management of a class of up to twenty-four children between the ages of two and five years of age. The classroom teachers are responsible for the direct supervision of the teacher's aide.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planning, supervising, and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.
• Gearing   the program to 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 
• Attending all staff meetings
• Planning and implementing one staff training meeting each school year. 
• Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth 
• Conducting parent conferences on children's school adjustment and classroom behavior 
• Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the development levels of the children.
• Participating in public relations events sponsored by the school shall include open house, Christmas program, orientation night and moving on ceremony.
• Conducting parent conferences when needed
• Constantly able to supervise up to 12 children alone without supervision and support.
• Ability to lift children up to 50lbs from the floor to waist height.
• Able to sit on the floor, kneel or crouch down to assist children’s needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• The professional hired shall have completed at least twenty-four units in Child Development courses, and shall have at least one year experience working in a childcare center.  
• a Child Abuse Index Check and clear TB
• The school expects the applicant to be not only qualified by licensing requirements but also to be a sensitive, mature individual who is free to work in a Catholic School environment.

Please email cover letter and resume to Araceli Ongyan:  preschool@corpuschristicatholic.org.