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Part-time

Description

Employment Status: Part-Time (Multiple Positions)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Preschool Director

Schedule: 8:30 am - 2:15 pm (August - May) Schedule may vary

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 age 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 and individual basis

Recognize and participate in the interests and needs children in the class
Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of each child in the class
Supervise children at ALL times
Assist lead teacher in the implementation of the Experience Early Learning 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
Attend all staff meetings as announced
Prepare class newsletter pertaining to class activities
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 lead teacher upon his/her absence

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to work a schedule as noted in school year calendar including but not limited to evening and

weekend special events

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 the floor

without assistance

NEEDED ATTRIBUTES

Effectively work and communicate with young children and adults through oral, written, and electronic means
Organizational skills for planning and coordinating curriculum, child and classroom management
Ability to work with special circumstances such as behavior issues, children with special needs, parental

relationships, staff differences

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 promote St. Mark Catholic Preschool

Requirements

SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a high school diploma or GED

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

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

Catholic Preschool staff, and St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church staff

Communicate with parents and children enrolled in the program
Communicate and interact effectively with Lead Teacher

Archdiocese of San Antonio

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