PRESCHOOL TEACHER, ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL

POSITION TITLE: Preschool Teacher (4-year-old/5-year-old)
STATUS/HOURS:  Full Time: M-F 35 to 40 hours per week (includes benefits, paid vacation days) (7:30 am start time)

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

SALARY RANGE: $15.00 to $16.00 per hour DOE
REPORTS TO: Preschool Director

JOB OPENING: September, 2021

Position Summary: If you have a passion for working with 4-year-old children, provide the best education and care for the students, work collaboratively, and to be a part of a beautiful catholic community, we want you to be a part of our team.

 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervising and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Preschool
• 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. 
• Must be organized, creative, enthusiastic, patient and nurturing
• Partnering with a Co-teacher to implement proprietary curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences
• Provides care, safety and support to children
• 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 
• Uses circle time and centers according to lesson plan and varies the instructional materials as needed
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children
• Flexibility in working with others in a variety of circumstances
• 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 
• Participating in public relations events sponsored by the school but not limited to; shall include Back to School Night, Fall Festival, Christmas program, Open Houses, and school fundraisers
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

Requirements to Apply:

• Must have completed 12 ECE units or higher
• At least 2 years working as a preschool teacher (experience with 4 year old’s a plus)
• Must submit a cover letter, resume and copy of transcripts
• Must submit a minimum of 2 professional references (Requirements upon hire)

Requirements upon hire:

• Fingerprint Background Clearance,CPR and First Aid, proof of immunizations, proof of completion of Mandated Reporter video (CA Licensing) and cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care Facility 

Applicant's Character Traits:

• Familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church
• Passion to work with young children and desire to grow as an educator
• Works well with others
• Has a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and patience 

CONTACT:  Send resume and cover letter to Amy Igou, Preschool Director at aigou@stggcs.org