What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kid's Day Out Teacher position at St. Francis of Assisi-San Antonio?
Description
REPORTS TO: Kid's Day Out Program Director
FLSA Status: Non-exempt/Hourly
*The Kid's Day Out Program is available for children between 1-5 years old.
JOB SUMMARY: The teacher is responsible for enabling each child to pursue his or her education as smoothly and completely as possible. The teacher is responsible for carrying out the lesson plans and meeting the duties of teaching as outlines in the policies of the program and Archdiocese of San Antonio.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the program
- Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Maintains confidentiality regarding program matters
- Supervise and assist in care of multiple children
- Assist in providing activities and instruction for the children in the program
- Set up childcare materials in assigned classrooms
- Clean up and load material after activities are completed
- Communicate professionally with program staff and parents
- Perform other duties as assigned
IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Uses approved, corrective, and positive discipline procedures in dealing with inappropriate student conduct
- Collaborates with program personnel to enhance the work environment and support academic programming
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children
- Current certification in CPR
- Must have satisfactory outcome of background check prior to starting employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
- Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
- Able to work well with others in the program community
- Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
- Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
- Skill in job appropriate technology
- Skill in critical thinking and planning
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
- Required to work in standard school conditions
MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Required to lift or carry up to ten pounds and at times up to 35 pounds
- Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
- Required to walk, kneel, sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
- Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as writing and reading
- Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather
EVAULATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Program Director.