Preschool Teacher

St. Columba Catholic Preschool is seeking a qualified, experienced and passionate preschool teacher who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. The preschool program serves students ages 2 to5.

Teaching 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 members of a group
• Being responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom
• 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

• Communicate regularly with parents
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Verify student absences and maintain daily attendance and safety logs
• 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
• Perform other related duties as assigned which may include serving meals to children in the program, assisting with basic hygiene, assistance in the development of independent toileting and conduct basic cleaning and sanitizing during the school day

Requirements

Religious Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Basic Preschool Catechetical Certification (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications

• Proof of completion of 12 or more Early Childhood Education (ECE) Units
• Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for Community Care Licensing is a condition of employment)
• Experience teaching in a preschool classroom
• Positive professional references and recommendations

Requirements Upon Hire

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Proof of immunizations
• Proof of completed Mandated Reporter training for Child Care Providers
• Cleared TB test to work in Licensed Child Care Facility

Physical Requirements

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the preschool 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.

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.

St. Columba Catholic Preschool, 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.