The Academy of Our Lady of Peace

Preschool Teacher/Aide

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This position is for a part time early childhood teacher in our Twos classroom. Under the general supervision of the School Principal and in constant collaboration with our preschool teachers, the educator will facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing school approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

HOURS

The teacher/aide shall report each day school is in session or when so required by the principal, and shall remain until all students are dismissed. The school year runs from September 1 to June 30th.

• Current position requires a 12AM to 4 PM availability. Scheduling flexibility may be possible in the future.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
• Experience working at the elementary level
• High level communication and interpersonal skills to work with students and parents
• Interest in providing students a nurturing classroom environment while maintaining very high standards
• Knowledge of early childhood curriculum and concepts

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Supervises the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.
• Oversees unstructured free play. Works with teacher to ensure organization of free play corresponds to scheduled structured activities.
• Works well with other teachers in a co-teaching environment
• Attend teacher pre-service meetings, in-service meetings, parent-teacher conferences, Home-School Association meetings, and other school functions as designated by the Principal
• Assists with meals, toileting, hand washing
• Performs general housekeeping tasks.
• Performs other duties necessary to the smooth functioning of the facility as assigned by the Education Coordinator or the Childcare Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to stand for at least 50% of assigned instructional time and for the duration of coverage of lunchroom or recess
• Able to move around the classroom and other areas in the building where students are gathered to monitor and assist students
• Sit, kneel or bend to work with a students who are seated at a table or desk
• Accompany students as they move through the building, including up and down stairs
• Move/carry books and other items needed for instruction
• Move chairs/desks when needed
• Perform physical tasks required to maintain a neat and orderly classroom environment
• Write or type on a regular basis

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school
• Religious school

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person