Pre-School Teacher

At St. Vincent Family Services, it is our job to help families build bright futures.

Make it your job too!

 We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, 401K matching, a generous PTO (Paid Time Off) policy

!!!PLUS We Offer Quarterly Bonuses!!!

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing academic instruction to children in a year-round partial hospitalization school setting. The Teacher may be called upon to provide therapeutic interventions at any time.

• Implements all academic components within the classroom to include following the specified curriculum and benchmarks as set forth by St. Vincent Family Center.
• Communicates with parents, on an as needed basis, regarding student/client academic concerns.
• Tracks absences and tardiness of students/client.
• Completes and disseminates grade cards four (4) times per year.
• Conducts a minimum of two (2) Parent-Teacher conferences during the school year.
• Makes recommendations to the psychologist regarding further student/client testing (i.e., if the child needs an IEP).
• Collect data and documentation then communicates as an active member of the treatment team.
• Attend development classes as requested by supervisors.
• Assists the Adaptive Behavioral Specialist with mental health interventions, as needed.
• Implements and uses trauma informed care services.
• Implements Collaborative Problem-Solving strategies.
• Is sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the children and families served.
• Performs general office duties to include, filing, copying, faxing and customer service.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma. A minimum of 3 years' experience working within a pre-school environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Must also have the ability to communicate with diverse audiences both internal and external to the agency.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts using basic math skills.

• Proficiency with MS office products to include Outlook.

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Ability to communicate sensitive information to client families and employees. Ability to complete and turn in paperwork in a timely fashion.

• Ability to complete, interpret and respond to clinical documentation inquiries.

• Ability to maintain high degree of empathy and compassion in meeting the needs of our clients and client families.

• Ability to build strong bonds with employees and managers to foster open, honest and candid communication.

• Ability to multi-task and maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment.

• Ability to create and maintain highest levels of confidentiality when dealing with client information, SVFC proprietary information and sensitive situations.

• Ability to manage change in an organization reengineering its culture and approach to workload management. Ability to work and contribute as member of team.