Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Supervising and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of our catholic school. • Respecting and honoring the needs of each individual child 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. • 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. • 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: • Must have completed 12 ECE units or higher (Copy of transcripts provided). • At least 2 years working as a preschool teacher, experience with 3- 5 year olds a plus. • Must submit a minimum of 2 professional references and resume (Requirements upon hire). • Live Scan Fingerprint and CMG Background Clearance, CPR and First Aid, and cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care Facility. • Familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. • Passion to work with young children and a desire to grow as an educator. • Strong classroom management. • Works well with others. • Has a positive attitude and enthusiasm for teaching. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. CONTACT: Preschool Director at jfennessey@schoolofthemadeleine.com