Preschool Substitute Teacher at St. Mark the Evangelist Church

San Antonio, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Execution, Classroom Management, Child Supervision, Crisis Management, Basic Care, Communication, Records Oversight, Social Development, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Organization, Customer Service

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

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 Job Summary: The St. Mark Catholic Preschool Substitute Teacher is responsible for carrying out the lessons, activities, and schedule in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher while meeting the policies and procedures of the preschool and Archdiocese of San Antonio. In addition to providing direct care, the Substitute Teacher is must actively assist the assigned classroom teacher and is responsible for appropriate engagement with children while 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, the Substitute Teacher is also responsible for the work relationship with the classroom teacher, colleagues, and being available to 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 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 set-up of materials/supplies/resources. Oversee organization the classroom centers/learning stations to encourage independent exploration and collaborative experiences, alike. • *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 lead/support and make quick sound decision during a medical, environmental, weather related emergency. • *Basic Care: Manage 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: Communicate and work effectively with young children and adults through oral, written, and electronic means. Prompt communication with admin as to accident/illness/instances. • *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

Responsibilities

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for implementing lesson plans and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 18 months to 5 years. They must ensure compliance with state licensing and program safety standards while assisting the lead teacher.