What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Preschool Teacher-St. Matthew School position at TeachIowa?
Xavier Catholic Schools represent the Catholic schools of the Cedar Rapids and Marion area. In every educational center, students and their families are engaged by faculty and staff who infuse Catholic values with a sound academic curriculum. In doing so, a student’s faith is fortified and the doors of endless possibility are opened!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community
- Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, DHS, Archdiocese, and local site
- Adhere to the teaching standards
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
- Provide appropriate feedback on work
- Participate in problem solving process to ensure needs of students are being met
- Differentiate instruction to address the needs of individual students
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies and regulations
- Participate in department, school, and parent meetings
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Prepare classroom for class activities
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
- Maintain confidentiality with work-related matters
- Promote positive public relations through interactions with the community
- Work collaboratively with the school principal, Booster Club, Parent Association as needed
- Work towards continuous quality improvement including the use of new technologies and equipment
- Uphold, support, and promote all school policies and procedures
- Accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction
These duties are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Health Insurance: Robust coverage with a generous employer contribution.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our paid time off program.
- Paid Holidays: Celebrate key holidays with full pay.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Plan for your future with our competitive 401(k) offering.
- Life & LTD Insurance: Secure peace of mind with life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
