Preschool Teacher - Guardian Angels Preschool at Diocese of San Diego
Job Summary
Job Summary
Guardian Angels Catholic Preschool is a faith-based early childhood education program serving children ages 2 through Kindergarten. Our preschool provides learning experiences in both English and Spanish, helping children develop language skills while fostering an appreciation for different cultures. We focus on nurturing the whole child through academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development. We value strong relationships with families, hands-on learning, faith formation, and opportunities for children to explore and appreciate God's creation.
Requirements / Qualifications
Religious Qualifications - Active, practicing Roman Catholic - Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications - Proof of completion of 12 or more Early Childhood Education (ECE) Units - Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field preferred, but not required. - Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred but not required. - Catechist Certification or willingness to obtain certification in accordance with diocesan requirements. - Experience working with children ages 2 through Kindergarten preferred. - Interest in gardening, nutrition, outdoor education, and hands-on learning. - Ability to support the Catholic mission and values of our preschool.
Requirements / Qualifications
Religious Qualifications - Active, practicing Roman Catholic - Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications - Proof of completion of 12 or more Early Childhood Education (ECE) Units - Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field preferred, but not required. - Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred but not required. - Catechist Certification or willingness to obtain certification in accordance with diocesan requirements. - Experience working with children ages 2 through Kindergarten preferred. - Interest in gardening, nutrition, outdoor education, and hands-on learning. - Ability to support the Catholic mission and values of our preschool.
Comments and Other Information
Physical Requirements
To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:
- Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
- Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
- Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces.
- Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending.
- Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class.
- Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms.
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 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.
Guardian Angels Catholic Church Catholic Preschool, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
Comments and Other Information
Physical Requirements
To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:
- Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
- Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
- Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces.
- Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending.
- Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class.
- Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms.
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 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.
Guardian Angels Catholic Church Catholic Preschool, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.