Part-Time Pre-School Teacher

Diocese of Harrisburg; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Diocese of Harrisburg is seeking a Part-Time Pre-School Teacher for St. John the Baptist Catholic School in New Freedom, PA. The role involves creating a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for young children, with responsibilities including lesson planning, supervision, and maintaining a clean facility. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education and ideally have 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education required.
• 1-2 years of experience teaching or caring for young children essential.
• Active PA instructional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program.
• Supervise children and maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Communicate with parents regarding children's development.

Skills

Communication

Team building

Supervisory skills

Analytical and problem solving

Teaching skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Part-Time: 5-6 hours per day on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

Job Description

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Part-Time: 5-6 hours per day on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

City & State: New Freedom, PA

School: St. John the Baptist Catholic School

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Nature Of Position

• The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to teach young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with relevant federal, territorial, and municipal legislation and policies.
• The Preschool Teacher will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained. Failure to provide adequate services may place children at risk.
• The Preschool Teacher must respect the school's Catholic faith and follow the diocesan's code of ethics.
  
  

Reports to: PreSchool Director and/or Principal

Responsibilities 2. Supervise children in the Pre-school: 3. Communicate with parents and members of the community: 4. Maintain program administration: 5. Perform other related duties as required.

• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children:
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.
• Provide nutritious snacks and lunches.
• Provide adequate equipment and activities.
• Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, and safe at all times.
• Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities.
• Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities.
• Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts.
• Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures.
• Ensure children are supervised at all times.
• Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games, and story telling.
• Build children’s esteem.
• Comfort children.
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
• Implement positive discipline when required.
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
• Observe children and make note of progress.
• Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner.
• Discuss children’s development with parents.
• Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate.
• Participate in community activities.
• Promote literacy and early education.
• Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child’s progress.
• Develop and maintain current, accurate, and confidential client files.
• Develop daily activity plans.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge - The applicant must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Child development and early education theories and practices.
• Safe and appropriate activities for children.
• Relevant legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times.
• An understanding of any cultural environments specific to the children attending.
  
  

Skills - The applicant must demonstrate the following skills:

• Team building skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Effective listening skills.
• Communication skills.
• Stress management skills.
• Time management skills.
• Teaching skills.
  
  

Personal Attributes - The applicant must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be respectful.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Be flexible.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Be consistent and fair.
• Be compassionate and understanding.
• Be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment.
  
  

The applicant must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of Preschoool Teacher. The applicant would normally attain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for the position through completion of a post-secondary Early Education Program combined with related day care and/or preschool teaching experience. Equivalencies will be considered.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Caring for children can be physically demanding.

• The Preschool Teacher may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture.
• The Preschool Teacher will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility, and may move throughout the community with children.
• The Preschool Teacher may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves.
  
  

Environmental Conditions: The Preschool Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times.

Sensory Demands: The Preschool Teacher may experience smells associated with toileting and children who are ill. There may be times that the environment is noisy and busy.

Mental Demands: Caring for children can be stressful. The Preschool Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of a Bachelors Degree preferably in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.

Licensure: Active PA instructional certification preferred. Otherwise, the applicant must be willing to take classes to get a teaching certificate while working.

Experience: 1-2 years of experience teaching or caring for young children, especially groups of non-related children.

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