What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Co-Teaching Position position at Academy of the Sacred Heart?
Preschool Co-Teaching Position
Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans, founded in 1867, is an independent, Catholic, college-prep
institution for girls offering 17 years of instruction for toddlers through twelfth grade. Academy of the
Sacred Heart is one of 25 Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States-Canada sponsored by the
Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ).
Job Description
The Prekindergarten Co-Teacher as a Preschool faculty member is directly accountable to the Preschool &
Lower School Division Head. S(he) works with the Division Head, Dean of Students, students and parents
to ensure that the spirit and the life of the school reflect the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education.
S(he):
- Understands, embraces and implements the school's mission and philosophy as written in the Goals
in working with students, parents, colleagues and administration.
- Works with the Division Head to execute responsibilities relating to the academic program:
evaluation, progress reports and parent communication.
- Works with the counselors to aid students in achieving the maximum development and growth, both
consultation with the counselors and referrals, when indicated.
- Agrees to be a team player who daily and weekly collaborates with his/her entire grade level team to
- Agrees to actively supervise as well as interact with students while on the play yard.
- Assists the lead teacher in planning and maintaining a safe, clean learning environment and in
- Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with the Division Head, lead teacher,
- Assists the lead teacher in assessing each child to determine the child’s strengths and areas in which
- Attends and participates in the following: chapels, liturgical functions, retreats,
faculty/department/in-service meetings, assemblies, parent assemblies, conferences and other
school functions, as requested.
- Maintains professional currency by yearly participation in the professional development program
and for advanced degree coursework) and by regular reading of educational journals and
discipline-related materials.
- Agrees to fulfill the terms of the contract of employment.
- Certification in education required
- At least two years of teaching experience in an early childhood program
Application Process
Applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume and references on ashrosary.org/careers
1. Cover letter indicating why they are particularly interested in and qualified for the position.
2. Current résumé.
3. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. (We will obtain permission from
candidates before contacting references.)
The Academy of the Sacred Heart is an equal opportunity employer. The goal of the Academy of the Sacred Heart is to hire
and motivate an outstanding and diverse faculty and staff who work together harmoniously toward the common mission.