St Michael Preschool Hiring for Teacher at San Diego, CA Full Time

POSITION TITLE: Preschool Teacher
STATUS/HOURS: Full Time 8:00am – 5:00pm (Subject to Change)
PAY SCALE: $16.30 – $20.00
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
S TO: Preschool Director

Position Summary: The professional hired to work as a teacher at our school will be responsible for the general supervision and management of children between the ages of two and five years of age.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervising and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.
• Respecting and honoring the needs of the individual children 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.
• 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, décor and learning environment of the classroom.
• Assume 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.
• Create and implement curriculum that is Faith Based, STEM, and supports all other learning developments of ECE.
• Change classroom activities as needed, sanitize materials, and upkeep the classroom environment.
• Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the development levels of the children.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom, art studio, STEM Lab, storage rooms, children’s restroom, and the outdoor environment (playgrounds). 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, 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 employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

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.

Qualifications:

• Must have 12 ECE units or higher or hold AA or higher degree.
• Must submit professional references and resume.

(Requirements upon hire)

• Fingerprint Clearance, CPR and First Aid, and cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care
• Completion of the Diocesan Safe Environment

Applicant’s Character Traits:

• Has experience teaching OR desire to teach and model Catholic values.
• Passion to work with young children and desire to grow as an educator.
• Works well with others.
• Has a positive attitude and enthusiasm for teaching.

Please send your resume and cover letter to Director@stmichaelsandiego.org