Preschool Lead Teacher

Preschool Lead Teacher Job Description

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Part-time

SALARY RANGE: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

BENEFITS: 20 hours or more per week A comprehensive package of benefits (pro-rated based on hours worked per week): A medical plan, dental, vision, basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our diocesan 403(b) plan. Employees will also receive sick leave, vacation time based on years of service as well as paid holidays. Additional voluntary benefits are available for enrollment: voluntary life, accidental death and disability, and long term care. 403(B) Eligibility: Employees are eligible to participate in this employer paid tax favored retirement plan if they are age 21, and have worked for the Diocese of Yakima for 12 consecutive months, and worked 1000 hours in each 12-month period.

Responsibilities

Curriculum

• Establish and maintain catholic classroom culture.
• Implement and update curriculum based on the needs of the students.
• Plan, prepare and maintain all units of study, lesson and hands on work.
• Schedule guest presenter and organization of all field trips with the appropriately certified drivers.
• Give lessons when needed.

Parent Communication

• Communicate with parents on a regular basis, including but not limited to a regular newsletter, phone calls, emails and text messages.
• Coordinate and meet with specialists and parents regarding children with special needs.
• Plan, prepare and execute parent/teacher conferences twice a year as a minimum and more frequently as needed by individual students.
• Prepare and execute children academic assessments at least three times a year.
• Meet with prospective preschool families and answer questions about the preschool program.

Administration of the Classroom

• Carefully observe and keep daily records on each student's individual progression through the classroom.
• Oversee the work of the assistant teacher. Evaluate their work in the preschool classroom.
• Work collegially with the public and catholic kindergarten teachers to insure that preschool students are ready to transition to the kindergarten program.
• Schedule regular meetings with the assistant classroom teacher and the other preschool teachers to further unity in the preschool programs.
• Plan, prepare and organize all materials for the classroom.
• Maintain records of drop off and pick up of each of the children in the classroom.

Direct supervisor: The parish administrator.

Requirements:

• Early Childhood certification (preferred)
• At least one year experience in primary classroom
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Have the physical capacity to work with preschool aged children which includes but is not limited to the following: bending, minor lifting and working on the floor.
• Fulfill all diocesan requirements for employment in a Catholic school.

Work Schedule:

The normal work schedule is 4 hours per day 5 days per week, Monday – Friday from 8 to 12 pm. It is the attendance standard of the Diocese of Yakima for all employees to be present and on time each work period that they are scheduled to work. Full or partial absence during any scheduled work period, arriving late, or leaving early, for whatever reason, may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Time off may be approved if allowed by applicable policies covering illness, injury, or other personal emergency.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily performed in a classroom environment. A classroom is dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed at community sites for field trips.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Stand up to 95% of the day
• Assume postures in low level positions that best allow physical and visual contact with children
• Must be able to sustain a high level of energy
• Bend to perform various tasks numerous times throughout the day
• Stoop, sit on the floor
• Have the ability to move from a seated position to a standing position promptly to respond to emergency situations
• Perform all activities with children, i.e. jump, dance, walk, run, etc. for extended periods of time
• Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children's well-being. Both indoor and outdoor environment are typically found in a Pre-School classroom. Depending upon activities and season, may be required to be outdoors for regular, prolonged activities.