Preschool Teacher For The 2024 - 2025 School Year

School Name: School of the Madeleine

Location: 1875 Illion St, San Diego, CA 92110

Reports to: Preschool Director

Employment Type: Full Time (36 hours/week)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $21/hr.

Position Summary:

A teaching position in an enjoyable environment where individual accomplishments and professional and educational growth are encouraged and acknowledged through programs including our employee appreciation celebrations.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Supervising and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of our catholic school.

• Respecting and honoring the needs of each individual child with concern for their interests, special needs, talents, and individual style and pace of learning.

• Considering individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background.

• Must be organized, creative, enthusiastic, patient and nurturing.

• Provides care, safety and support to children.

• Treating children with dignity and respect.

• Helping children to become aware of their roles as integral member of a group.

• Being responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom.

• Uses circle time and centers according to lesson plan and varies the instructional materials as needed.

• Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff after the children have either departed or are under the supervision of another teacher.

• Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth.

• Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the development levels of the children.

• Other duties as assigned.

Administrative/ Other Responsibilities:

• Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner

• Communicate regularly with parents

• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom

• Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents

• Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations

• Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require

• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory:

• none

Religious Qualifications:

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications:

• Must have completed 12 ECE units or higher (Copy of transcripts provided)

• At least 2 years working as a preschool teacher, experience with 3 - 5-year-olds a plus.

• Must submit a minimum of 2 professional references and resume (Requirements upon hire).

• Live Scan Fingerprint and CMG Background Clearance, CPR and First Aid, and cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care Facility.

• Familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.

• Passion to work with young children and a desire to grow as an educator.

• Strong classroom management.

• Works well with others.

• Has a positive attitude and enthusiasm for teaching.

Physical Requirements:

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating

• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.

• 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. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

School of the Madeleine, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

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