Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

About the role

Saint John Preschool is seeking a qualified, experienced, and passionate educator who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of instruction for the 3-year-old class that adheres to the school’s philosophy, mission statement, SLEs, and curriculum standards set forth by the Diocese of San Diego and the state of California.
• Show competency in teaching by demonstrating a current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Communicates effectively with students.
• Organizes instruction and materials to maximize student time on task as well as to motivate student learning.
• Uses appropriate materials and resources including all available technological resources to engage students in learning.
• Uses a variety of effective instructional methods to engage students and constantly reviews and updates the curriculum and instructional methods to improve the learning process.
• Uses data to drive instruction.
• Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
• Uses a variety of formative and summative assessments that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught in order to consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Maintains a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning.
• Aids in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner.
• Contacts parents with academic concerns.
• Maintains current and accurate records as required by Saint John School, the Diocese of San Diego, and the state of California.
• Updates grades electronically as directed by the administration.
• Operates and cares for equipment or instructional materials used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Provides lesson plans for a substitute teacher when needed.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Develops and practices, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
• Uses positive discipline approaches.
• Works to take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of all students in all areas of the school including, but not limited to, classroom, recess, lunch, drop-off, dismissal, emergency drills, assemblies, or field trips.
• Contacts parents when necessary for behavioral concerns.

Classroom Management

• Develops and practices, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
• Uses positive discipline approaches.
• Works to take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of all students in all areas of the school including, but not limited to, classroom, recess, lunch, drop-off, dismissal, emergency drills, assemblies, or field trips.
• Contacts parents when necessary for behavioral concerns.

Administrative/Other Responsibilities

• Demonstrates professional responsibility by upholding, adhering to, and enforcing Diocesan and school policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.
• Fulfills the guidelines set forth in the Title 22 Regulations and the Health and Safety Code as prescribed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.
• Participates in the WASC/WCEA accreditation process as directed by administration.
• Participates in extra duties as described in the staff handbook.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance.
• Regular work hours include 30 minutes before school begins and 30 minutes after school dismissal plus time for any scheduled meetings or events.
• Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
• Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
• Uses excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members.
• Attends school-wide functions and special events as required.
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Maintains professionalism in dress and hygiene.