Parish Preschool Assistant Teacher (9-2, PT)

Diocese of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Thomas More Preschool in Austin, TX, seeks an Assistant teacher to support the classroom and the lead teacher. You will help implement activities, follow lesson plans, and maintain a positive learning environment.

This role emphasizes patience and a calling to work with young children, including spiritual and emotional development. The position is part-time with morning hours, and involves classroom cleanup and supervision inside and outside the classroom, including the playground and

Qualifications

• Passion to influence the lives of pre-kindergarten children.
• Patience in lovingly meeting young learners' spiritual, academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs.
• Patience in accepting guidance and assignments from the classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

• Helps implement a meaningful learning experience; the Assistant role is designed to interact with the children in classroom activities and to support the classroom teacher.
• Follow lesson plans provided by the teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including the playground and cafeteria.
• Assist the teacher in both setting up the classroom in the morning as well as in the afternoons.
• Clean tables after snacks and lunch, as well as sweep the floors.
• Participate in recommended training programs, courses, and other aspects of professional growth (24 hours of continuing education)
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the classroom.

Skills

Patience

Passion for preschool

Education

High school diploma

Job description

St. Thomas More Preschool in Austin, TX, seeks an Assistant teacher to support the classroom and the lead teacher. You will help implement activities, follow lesson plans, and maintain a positive learning environment.

This role emphasizes patience and a calling to work with young children, including spiritual and emotional development. The position is part-time with morning hours, and involves classroom cleanup and supervision inside and outside the classroom, including the playground and