Young 5's Teacher (Early Childhood)
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Job descriptionTitle: Young 5's Teacher (Full-Time) Reports to: Principal Job Goal: The classroom teacher is responsible for teaching our Young 5's students (ages 4-5) for the duration of the school year. The teacher will help plan and implement a curriculum that will develop the whole child: spiritually, physically, emotionally, cognitively, and creatively. Young 5's staff must be alert and able to watch over children and provide loving guidance and direction. The Young 5's teacher is responsible for providing a safe-learning environment that fosters academic excellence and spiritual growth in the Catholic faith; mind, body, and soul. About our school: Our school has small class sizes with an average of 15 students in our early childhood programs, which is every teacher's dream! In our Young 5's classroom we have a ratio of 12:1, so the teacher usually has an aide with them at all times. The parent support in our community is amazing and is one of our staff's favorite things! The students are wonderful and love helping others and providing service to our community. Contact: If interested in this position, please email the principal, Mrs. Stephanie Weaver, at ...@stmarymccormick.com with your resume and cover letter.Performance Responsibilities:•Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.•Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.•Demonstrate current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.•Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.•Work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.•At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing school policies and regulations.•Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.•Complete 16 hours of training annually (provided by school)•Promote a healthy and safe atmosphere by offering healthy food choices, cleaning and sanitizing toys and the classroom•Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications:•Must have strong commitment to Catholic education and model behavior aligned with St. Mary/McCormick Catholic Academy's mission and values.•Excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills•Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be well-organized; must be a team player•Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously•Must complete and pass a criminal history and background check•CPR and first aid certified or willing to be certified within 6 months of being hired•Has taken or will take Protecting God's Children Workshop Education and Experience:•An Associate's degree or higher in early childhood education from an accredited college/university (preferred) or be partially through early childhood education program. Benefits:•Full-time teaching positions come with great health and dental benefits.•Full-time teaching positions have a retirement plan that you are vested in after 5 years.•Full-time teaching positions come with a large tuition discount for any children you have that are aged Preschool through 8th grade.