Job Description

Employment Status: Part-time

FLSA: Non-exempt/Hourly

Work Schedule: 8:30AM – 2:15PM ( mid-August through mid-May)

The programs calendar compliments the Northeast Independent School District calendar.

Reports to Director

The St. Mark Catholic Preschool Assistant Teacher is a co-architect of the classroom experience. In addition to providing direct care, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, socially and spiritually enriching environment for young children, approximately 18 months to 5 years old, during the short-term daytime program. This role focuses on fostering early developmental milestones by supporting structured play, basic instruction, and compassionate care, and executing curricula, while ensuring parents feel confident and secure leaving their children in our care. The Assistant Teacher is also responsible for the work relationship with the Lead Teacher, colleagues, and acting as an important point of contact for the families.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• *Catholic Education: Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the program, and acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church

• *Curriculum Execution: Assist in the planning and implementation of age-appropriate lesson plans involving crafts, storytelling, music, and basic educational concepts. Execute effective team-teaching and team-planning.

• *Environmental Design: Assist in the organization of the classroom into effective centers/learning stations to encourage independent exploration and collaborative experiences, alike. Assist in set-up of materials, supplies, resources, etc.

• *Supervision and Safety: Maintain constant supervision of all children; ensure the environment meets all health and safety standards. Assist with the care of ill/injured children.

• *Compliance Leadership: Ensure the classroom strictly adheres to state licensing requirements and program safety standards at all times.

• *Management of Learning Environment: Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting classroom; sanitize toys and surfaces daily to prevent the spread of germs.

• *Crisis Management: Ability to take command/support and make quick sound decision during medical/environmental/weather related emergency.

• *Basic Care: Assist in managing daily needs including diaper and clothing changes, potty training assistance, and supervising all aspects of the daily schedule including, but not limited to lunch/nap/snack/outdoor times.

*Communication: Assist with providing daily report to parents regarding their child’s activities, mood, and any incidents as verbal, written, and/or electronic communication. Prompt communication with admin as to accident/illness/instances.

• *Parent Relations: Collaborate with Lead Teacher and administration as to a child’s progress, behavioral challenges, or developmental concerns. Participate in parent-teacher conferences as requested.

• *Records Oversight: Assist in maintaining accurate records for attendance, incident reports, allergy lists, and medication logs. • *Classroom Management: Actively assist, establish, and implement a set of practices, strategies, and routines that help create a structured, respectful, and engaging learning environment. This includes and is not limited to, organizing the physical space to managing behavior, time, and student interactions.

• *Social Development: Model and teach positive social behaviors, such as sharing, kindness, manners and following directions to promote growth.

Requirements

Position Requirements:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Child Development Associate or coursework in Early Childhood Education is preferred or Associate’s degree in a related field preferred

Experience

• At least 2 years' experience of working with children in a professional regulated setting such as preschool, daycare, school, or camp is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in appropriate technology, such as a tablet
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally/written/electronically.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion. Confidentiality is essential.
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and as a team.

License, Credentials, and Screenings

• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license or identification
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (infant/child) is preferred
• Must pass a comprehensive federal and state background check prior to starting employment and maintain eligible outcome.

Competencies

• Customer Service - Ability to be attentive to the needs of internal and external customers and being able to find resolution within the parameters of set standards and messaging in a positive manner.
• Communication - Ability to effectively share information and ideas of various degree of difficulty and sensitivity through different means of communication and to diverse audiences. (Verbal, Written and/or Electronic)
• Critical Thinking - Ability to actively and skillfully process and generate information and belief using a set of core skills – analysis, evaluation, inference, deductive reasoning, and inductive reasoning.
• Integrity / Honesty - Ability to conduct self in ways that are in concert with the organization’s standard of conduct when advocating for and influencing others and executing responsibilities.
• Thorough - Ability to provide great care and attention to detail, while meeting deadlines.

The position requires the following physical demands in the frequency noted.

C = Constantly (2/3 or more of the time) O = Occasionally (Up to 1/3 of the time)

F = Frequently (From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) R = Rarely (less than one hour per week)

Physical Demands Frequency

Lifting up to 35#s F

Sitting R

Walking C

Running O

Standing F

Bending Waist F

Balancing F

Squatting F

Sitting on Floor F

Repetitive Motions O

Reach above shoulder O

Reach below shoulder O

Stooping F

Pushing F

Pulling F

Talking F

Hearing C

Crawling R

Kneeling R

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer