Assistant Teacher 4-5\'s (4427)

Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated individual to support early childhood education within a Catholic environment. The successful candidate will assist in planning and implementing educational programs while fostering a nurturing atmosphere for children. Candidates with a background in Early Childhood Education and a commitment to Catholic teachings are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of Protecting Gods Children training is required.
• Must be a practicing Catholic with an understanding of the faith.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Lead Teacher with curriculum and classroom management.
• Ensures student safety and wellbeing.
• Supports multiple classrooms and nurtures children's development.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Customer Service

Classroom Management

Teaching

Education

2 years of college education

Job description

Job Summary

QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of college education prefer Early Childhood Education experience; Completion of Protecting Gods Children Child Abuse Seminar; Practicing Catholic.

1. Has knowledge of the Catholic Faith supports and practices the teachings of the Catholic Church.
2. Is willing to consider the education of the children and their parents as a way of serving the church.
3. Has knowledge of what constitutes a sound educational program for young children (ages and stages) which recognizes childrens needs at the social emotional physical cognitive and spiritual levels.
4. Has a warm and friendly personality and recognizes each person to be a special and unique human being.
5. Has a genuine desire to work with children..
6. Is able to work with co-professionals in planning and implementing educational programs.
7. Is punctual - arrives no later than designated time on Teacher Agreement to assist the Lead Teacher in classroom preparations.
8. Presents an appropriate and professional image (manner dress written and verbal communication.)

Job Responsibilities

1. Assists the Lead Teacher in room preparation and curriculum implementation throughout the school year.
2. Supports curriculum based on schools philosophy and on childrens needs and interests utilizing developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
3. Ensures the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional social and physical needs as well as their educational needs.
4. Is ready to greet children when they arrive.
5. Shows genuine interest and warmth to each child.
6. Speaks with a voice that is gentle quiet calm yet firm.
7. Sends clear and direct messages in a positive manner (Keep the sand in the sandbox rather than Dont throw the sand.)
8. Uses positive techniques for guidance (redirection previous planning anticipating problems and positive reinforcement.)
9. Guides the expression of feelings both negative and positive in an appropriate way (Use your words.)
10. Listens to and converses frequently with children asking open-ended questions and speaking individually to children.
11. Shows respect for children by addressing each child by name (with minimal use of impersonal and collective terms such as group class boys and girls) and model acceptance of all children.
12. Establishes and/or reinforces realistic age appropriate goals and objectives for children.
13. Emphasizes process rather than product in the use of art media.
14. Provides an environment in which the child can be autonomous fostering independence and responsibility.
15. Uses innovative and currently accepted methods of teaching little or no use of structured materials/patterns.
16. Encourages children to develop activities in their own way rather than in the way the teacher might anticipate.
17. Encourages children to participate in group activities yet respects the preferences of those who wish to play alone with books manipulatives or other quiet activities within the classroom.
18. Helps children to acquire and use language.
19. Stays alert to the total group even when dealing with a part of it.
20. Establishes and maintains a reasonable system of limits.
21. Actively involves children in helping to solve classroom problems by working through disagreements and conflicts.
22. Provides a good balance of gross and fine motor activities.
23. Provides a good balance of individual small and large group activities.
24. Consider the outdoors as part of the learning environment.
25. Make certain children are involved in science activities on a regular basis.

Job Requirements

Supports multiple classrooms in a Catholic early childhood program by assisting teachers supervising children and promoting a safe nurturing faith-based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with arrival dismissal classroom activities and supervision in gym/playground/restroom areas.

• Substitute as needed and support students requiring individual attention.

• Foster social emotional physical and spiritual development using developmentally appropriate practices.

• Maintain a positive respectful classroom presence and communicate effectively with staff and families.

• Ensure child safety and assist with daily routines and transitions.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of college; ECE experience preferred.

• Completion of Protecting Gods Children training.

• Practicing Catholic with understanding of the faith.

• Warm flexible professional and collaborative.

• Must pass TB test and background requirements.

Experience the Difference. MAKE a difference.

Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ our schools are safe welcoming communities where teachers are supported and children are nurtured to grow and reach their full potential through rigorous academics and consistently high expectations and faith-based service.

Catholic Education in our region dates back more than 200 years. Today our parish and archdiocesan preschool elementary and high schools serve more than 30000 students in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.

Key Skills
Early Childhood Education,Customer Service,Infant Care,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Daycare,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Teaching,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1