St. Thomas the Apostle, Elkhart- St. Thomas The Apostle, Elkhart--Preschool/PreK Lead Teacher (Elkhart, IN)

St. Thomas Preschool Lead Teacher Description

A Lead Preschool Teacher must:

Be at least 19 years of age
Have a high school degree or equivalent education
Possess a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development or a child related field.
Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services and the Indiana State Police Department
Pass a drug screening
Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire
Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both
Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities
Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs
Be available for full time employment and available to from 7:35-3:40 Monday-Friday
Have dependable transportation

REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS

Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs
Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times
Be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and children
Be customer service orientated and professional
Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of St. Thomas Preschool
Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Including, but not limited to, the following:

Prepare weekly lesson plans using the High Scope Curriculum
Assess children using KDI’s and the Cor Advantage tool
Facilitate parent-teacher conferences
Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing)
Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)
Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service

Create and maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
Supervise teacher aides in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy and customer service expectations
Train any teacher aides in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day
Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends
Prepare weekly parent newsletters and weekly lesson plans according to policy
Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Lead Teachers report directly to the Preschool Director with any questions or concerns they have regarding the children or school policy. If the director is not available at the time, they can report to the Principal. Please keep in mind that the above job description is meant to be a guideline and does not list in detail all of the job responsibilities of a Lead Teacher. All duties of the Lead Preschool Teacher position will be covered in orientation and during the “hands-on” portion of the position training.

This is a full time position
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* What is your highest level of completed education? * Do you hold an educator license or are eligible for one? * Current religious affiliation (please include parish/other details as applicable): * Were you baptized Catholic (or received in the Catholic Church)? If yes, are you an active practicing Catholic living a life consistent with the Catholic Church? * Have you received your First Holy Communion? * Have you been confirmed? * Are you married? * If married, regarding your present marriage were you married in the Catholic Church? If not married, please enter N/A. * If yes, where were you married? * Do you attend weekly Sunday Mass? Name and email address of Pastoral Reference (Must be a Catholic priest):