What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Preschool position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
Assumption Early Learning Center, 4709 Mattis Rd., St Louis, MO, US, 63128-2821
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.
Job Summary
Provides a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Works closely with the Assumption Early Learning Center Director and leads and functionally supervises AELC support staff.
Job Responsibilities
Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs;
creates lesson plans, implements curriculum and education for two year old children.
2. Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem
solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
3. Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs;
supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children
can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.
4. Interacts with children in a warm, calm, unhurried manner.
5. Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.
6. Maintains a safe, clean, pleasant environment indoors & outdoors
7. Maintains confidentiality in all instances.
8. Interacts with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative
communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program
and supporting the child's family relationships.
9. Writes and compiles individual assessments of each child's development; completes daily
inventories, child attendance, and related reports.
10. Leads, guides, and trains staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing
related work.
11. General knowledge of nutrition, health and first aid
12. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and/or certification or related field
- General knowledge and support of the Catholic Church
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google and the ability to effectively utilize School information
- Obtain and maintain current adult, child & infant CPR and First Aid Certification
- Good health as confirmed by a physician’s statement; immunizations current
- Complete Archdiocese Safe Environment Program
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proven time management and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to take direction from administration
- Ability to to support administration
- Ability to work with pastor, parish office staff and school personnel, students, parents and
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
