Preschool Substitute - Part Time

Description
Employment Type: Part-time

FLSA Determination: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 2:15 pm (August - May). As needed, schedule may vary.

Reports to: Preschool Director

Benefits May Include

403b Retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Mission Statement
St. Mark Catholic Preschool celebrates the tradition of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ to all God's people by word and action.

Summary Of Position
To execute a daily program in line with St. Mark Catholic Preschool goals and beliefs for children 18 months through 5 years old.

Purpose
To provide a nurturing Catholic environment that strives to meet each child's spiritual and cognitive needs appropriate to age and ability to help students become faith-filled, well-rounded learners and thinkers.

Essential Functions & Primary Tasks

Greet and assimilate each child upon arrival to school

Provide a stimulating environment conducive to the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of the child on an individual basis

Recognize and participate in the interests and needs of children in the class

Ensure the health, welfare and safety of each child in the class

Supervise children at ALL times

Assist classroom teacher in the implementation of the curriculum and gathering necessary supplies before children enter into care

Accept rotating responsibilities as assigned (ex. Setting up or putting away playground equipment, etc.)

Safety check equipment, toys, furniture and all items in the room to ensure proper working order

Assist with bathroom needs as applied to diapering, toilet training or trained children in compliance with state guidelines

Help with care of ill and injured children

Follow program policies, procedures and state licensing minimum standard guidelines

Maintain cleanliness of classroom and appropriate child interactions in accordance to state licensing guidelines

Aid in classroom management

Assume duties of Assistant Teacher

Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to work a flexible schedule

Attend workshops for Continuing Education as required by state licensing rules

Clean and sanitize toys/surfaces according to established procedures

Able to pick up 30-40 lbs. children as required in younger age groups

Able to conduct activities involving substantial standing, walking and moderate sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, twisting and reaching on frequent basis. Must be able to sit, stoop, bend and kneel on floor without assistance

Needed Attributes

Effectively work and communicate with young children and adults through oral, written and electronic means

Provide a caring environment to help each child grow in independence to develop his/her own unique talent and ability

Possess a strong work ethic, practices punctuality and professionalism

Must agree to background check

Flexibility

Positive attitude and enthusiastically promotes St. Mark Catholic Preschoo

Skill And Educational Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must have a high school diploma or GED

Organizational Relationships

Communicate effectively and respectfully with St. Mark Catholic Preschool Director, St. Mark Catholic Preschool staff and StMECC staff

Communicate with parents and children enrolled in the program

Communicate and interact effectively with Classroom Teacher

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Oppotunity Employer.

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