Preschool Teacher

Essential Job Functions

• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education
  • shows evidence of the Catholic philosophy of education
  • promotes Gospel values and Catholic moral teachings
  • upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church
  • exemplifies Catholic living both in and out of the classroom
• Affords responsibility for the leadership of the classes assigned
  • demonstrates knowledge and understanding of effective teaching techniques and child development
  • provides daily instruction and selects learning activities appropriate to the students’ needs
  • develops appropriate lesson plans and evaluates them daily
• Acts as a positive role model
  • is adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations
  • uses good judgment in daily encounters

Works as a Member of the Preschool Team

• Attends staff meetings
• Attends trainings as assigned by the director
• Participates in parent activities
• Maintains a professional attitude
• Uses positive communication skills both in and out of the classroom

Develops an Appropriate Learning and Social Environment

• Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community
• Creates a room arrangement most appropriate to the educational objectives
• Develops an environment that promotes learning and social interaction
• Provides for the safety, welfare and care of the students while they are in school

Evaluates the Needs of Each Student

• Observes and records information on child’s development
• Alters learning activities to meet specific needs
• Refers students with suspected learning challenges to the Director

Assists in the Development and Supervision of All Areas

• Consults with the director and staff
• Provides appropriate materials
• Insures that the area is safe

Evaluates and Reports Student Progress

• Observes and maintains record of student’s progress regularly
• Reports students’ progress to the director
• Conferences with parents as needed

Establishes Positive School Community Relationships

• Maintains cooperative relations with parents
• Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents
• Cooperates with and helps promote all school programs
• Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic preschool teacher and its impact on the community

Continues Professional Development

• Remains current with religious and academic standards
• Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities
• Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations
• Attends school and diocesan sponsored in-services and staff development opportunities
• Attends and participates in school faculty meetings and in-services