Early Child Teacher PreK-4 year old

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 

Fosters student’s understanding of God’s role in their lives and Christ’s relationship to each student.  

Under the auspices of the Office of Catholic Schools and the local parish, oversees and maintains a safe,  faith-based learning environment.  

Ensures that a high level of developmentally appropriate practices is implemented.  

Implementation of standards, curriculum, and assessment.  

Weekly development and execution of lesson plans and program activities.  

Oversees the maintenance of all Center facilities and programs to ensure compliance with established  standards of excellence and risk management/safety policies of the state, county, Diocese and parish.  

Promotes the success of all children by effectively communicating and collaborating with the pastor,  families, stakeholders, and Diocese.  

Fulfills legal and contractual obligations.   

ORGANIZATIONAL/INTERPERSONAL SKILLS  Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills are required, with a demonstrated ability to effectively deal  with various personalities.  

LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS  Ability to read and write routine correspondence to both external and internal parties; present information in  group settings and facilitate effective and edifying group discussion.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  Ability to lift at least 15 pounds.  Physical demands include balancing, carrying, crouching, feeling, fingering,  grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, sitting, standing, reaching, stooping, talking and walking.  Also  includes the ability to see items close.  

Requirements

•  QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The  requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable  accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  The successful candidate will be a Catholic in good standing; possess a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood  Education or Elementary Education with at least 18 hours in Early Childhood from an accredited college or  university; have Staff Director Credentials from the Department of Children and Families, and VPK Director  Credential preferred. Related experience in a similar position is also preferred.