School Name: St. Michael's Preschool Location: 2637 Homedale St, San Diego, CA. 92139 Reports to: Preschool Director Employment Type: Full Time or Part Time (18hr. per week) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $16.30 - $18/hr., based on experience The professional hired to work as a teacher at our school will be responsible for the general supervision and management of children between the ages of two and three years of age and the indoor and outdoor environment. Primary Responsibilities: * Working in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school as well as licensing protocol standards. * Respecting and honoring the needs of the individual children with concern for their interests, special needs, talents, and individual style and pace of learning. * Considering individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background. * Treating children with dignity and respect * Helping children to become aware of their roles as integral member of a group. * Being responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom. * Assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff after the children have either departed or are under the supervision of another teacher. * Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth. * Create and implement curriculum that is Faith Based, STEM, and supports all other learning developments of ECE. * Change classroom activities as needed, sanitize materials, and upkeep the classroom environment. * Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the development levels of the children * Other duties as assigned. Administrative / Other Responsibilities: * Return voicemail/e-mail messages in a timely manner * Communicate regularly with parents in person and must be able to write professional emails. * Complete tasks in a timely manner. * Maintain a neat and orderly classroom. * Demonstrate a respectful demeanor * Observe utmost confidentiality Religious Qualifications: * Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) * Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications: * Proof of completion of 12 or more Early Childhood Education (ECE) Units * Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for Community Care Licensing is a condition of employment) * Experience teaching in a preschool classroom * Positive professional references and recommendations Requirements upon hire: * CPR and First Aid Certification * Proof of immunizations * Proof of completed Mandated Reporter training for Child Care Providers * Cleared TB test to work in Licensed Child Care Facility Physical Requirements: To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must: * Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating * Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc. * Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces. * Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending. * Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class. * Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. St. Michael's Preschool is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants should Apply Here