Parish Preschool Teacher

General Position Summary: In support of our mission to provide a Christ-centered early childhood education, the Preschool teacher will provide quality instruction and care in a loving environment. The goal is to collaborate with families, striving to help each child grow mentally, socially and spiritually.

Principal Accountabilities:

• All actions, words and convictions should exhibit a Christ-centered identity that adheres to Christian moral and ethical principles; respects all policies, laws and regulations
• Understands the importance of respecting the Magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church as demonstrated by Sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church; seeks to serve others in the name of Jesus Christ; leads by Christian example respecting the dignity of the human person with charity and humility.
• Creates and updates effective work processes, implements new tools and techniques, willing to continually improve knowledge base and skills.
• Under the direction of the St. Vincent's Academy Director, provide age-appropriate instructional program including:
  1. Lesson Plans
  2. Classroom preparation
  3. Student Assessment
  4. Extended and enrichment opportunities
  5. Student Supervision
• Participates with Academy Staff in morning prayer, faculty meetings, school events, in-services
• Attends all school functions, enrichment opportunities and activities
• Creates a motivational environment that fosters a dynamic love for learning
  1. in the classroom and through all activities, sparks enthusiasm
• Follows Teacher Expectations Checklist distributed at the beginning of each school year
• Responsible for all other projects, tasks, etc., as assigned.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• This position works in a classroom environment, subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the children.
• Ability to lift 35lbs
• Ability to stand or sit for lengthy periods of time.

Travel Requirements:

- None

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Practicing Catholic, faithful to the Magisterium and in good standing with the Catholic Church, preferred
• High School Diploma required, BA preferred; CDA or Early Childhood Education (ECE) a plus
• Minimum two years teaching or teacher's assistant classroom experience, required
• Successful completion of the Diocesan Safe Environment process
• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Certification a plus

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Basic understanding of Early Childhood Development and Education
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Ability to calmly handle conflict and emotionally charged situations in the classroom and with parents.
• Must be first aid and CPR for infants and children certified (may complete after you are hired)