Preschool Substitute - Part-time

pDescription/ppstrongEmployment Type: /strongPart-time/ppstrongFLSA Determination:/strong Non-Exempt/Hourly/ppstrongWork Schedule: /strongnbsp;8:30 am - 2:15 pm (August - May) As needed, schedule may vary/ppstrongReports to: /strongSt. Mark Catholic Preschool Director/pp(No benefits are provided)/ppbr//ppstrongMISSION STATEMENT:/strongnbsp;/ppSt. Mark Catholic Preschool celebrates the tradition of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ to all God's people by word and action./ppbr//ppstrongSUMMARY OF POSITION:nbsp;/strong/ppTo execute a daily program in line with St. Mark Catholic Preschool goals and beliefs for children 18 months through 5 years old./ppbr//ppstrongPURPOSE:/strongnbsp;/ppTo provide a nurturing Catholic environment that strives to meet each child's spiritual and cognitive needs appropriate to age and ability to help students become faith-filled, well-rounded learners and thinkers./ppbr//ppstrongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS amp; PRIMARY TASKS:/strong/pulliGreet and assimilate each child upon arrival to school/liliProvide a stimulating environment conducive to the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of the child on an individual basis*/liliRecognize and participate in the interests and needs of children in the class*/liliEnsure the health, welfare and safety of each child in the class*/liliSupervise children at ALL times*/liliAssist classroom teacher in the implementation of the curriculum and gathering necessary supplies before children enter into care*/liliAccept rotating responsibilities as assigned (ex. Setting up or putting away playground equipment, etc.)/liliSafety check equipment, toys, furniture and all items in the room to ensure proper working order/liliAssist with bathroom needs as applied to diapering, toilet training or trained children in compliance with state guidelines*/liliHelp with care of ill and injured children*/liliFollow program policies, procedures and state licensing minimum standard guidelines*/liliMaintain cleanliness of classroom and appropriate child interactions in accordance to state licensing guidelines*/liliAid in classroom management*/liliAssume duties of Assistant Teacher/li/ulpstrongWORKING CONDITIONS:/strong/pulliMust be able to work a flexible schedule/liliAttend workshops for Continuing Education as required by state licensing rules/liliClean and sanitize toys/surfaces according to established procedures/liliAble to pick up 30-40 lbs children as required in younger age groups/liliAble to conduct activities involving substantial standing, walking and moderate sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, twisting and reaching on frequent basis. Must be able to sit, stoop, bend and kneel on floor without assistance/li/ulpstrongNEEDED ATTRIBUTES:/strong/pulliEffectively work and communicate with young children and adults through oral, written and electronic means/liliProvide a caring environment to help each child grow in independence to develop his/her own unique talent and ability/liliPossess a strong work ethic, practices punctuality and professionalism/liliMust agree to background check/liliFlexibility/liliPositive attitude and enthusiastically promotes St. Mark Catholic Preschoo/li/ulpem*Essential functions/em/ppRequirements/ppstrongSKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:/strong/pulliMust be 18 years of age or older/liliMust have a high school diploma or GED/li/ulpstrongORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:/strong/pulliCommunicate effectively and respectfully with St. Mark Catholic Preschool Director, St. Mark Catholic Preschool staff and StMECC staff/liliCommunicate with parents and children enrolled in the program/liliCommunicate and interact effectively with Classroom Teacher/li/ulpemThis 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 Oppotunity Employer./em/p