Notre Dame Academy
San Diego, CA, USA
30+ days ago
Full-time
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Job description
Job description
POSITION TITLE: Preschool Teacher
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 10 months
HOURS: 7:30 to 3:30 p.m.
REPORTS TO: Preschool Director
JOB OPENING: August 1st. 2023
POSITION SUMMARY: The professional hired to work as a teacher at our school will be responsible for the general supervision and management of fully potty trained children between the ages of two and a half and five years of age
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
● The teacher services the school in an instructional capacity and performs the specific duties assigned by the Preschool Director
● Provides grade appropriate instructional program including:
a) Lesson planning
b) Classroom preparation
c) Assessment of each student’s performance and development
● Supervises students.
● Respecting and honoring the needs of the individual children
● Detects and reports to preschool director any student concerns
● Helps create and follow plans to support students
● Assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff
● Participates in faculty meetings, school committees, and in-services
● Attends other school functions and activities as necessary.
● Use computers, overhead projectors, document cameras, iPad, and other electronic equipment.
ADMINISTRATIVE / OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
● Communicate regularly with parents in person and must be able to write professional emails.
● Complete tasks in a timely manner.
● Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
● Demonstrate a respectful demeanor
● Observe utmost confidentiality
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Must have 12 ECE units or higher or hold AA or higher degree.
● Must submit professional references and resume.
● Teacher is expected to demonstrate high ethical and professional demeanor
● A Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)
● CPR and First Aid upon hire
● Cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care Facility
● Completion of the Diocesan Safe Environment protocol upon hire
● A basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic School philosophy, goals and objectives
● Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students.
● Appropriate control and discipline techniques
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
● Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom.
● Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
● The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the indoor and outdoor classrooms and environment, as well as maneuver throughout the parish/school facility to attend meetings, training, and other work-related events.
● The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
● 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.
● Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
● Understand the speech of another person.
● Have unimpaired or corrected vision/hearing.
● Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
San Diego, CA 92130: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
San Diego, CA 92130: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person