Development Center Teacher- Blessed Sacrament Child Development Center

Description

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports to: Child Development Center Director

Job Summary:

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Supervise children at all times, maintaining a secure, safe environment for children to play and learn in. 
•  Supervise and train assistants in your room on policies, procedures, and regulations. 
•  Create and implement lesson plans. 
•  Complete necessary classroom reports. 
•  Prepare daily reports for each child in your classroom. 
•  Attend staff meetings outside of work hours. 
•  Provide positive feedback to parents. 
•  Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
•  Adhere to proceedings and regulations with the DFPS. 
•  Change diapers/ toilet train children where necessary. 
•  Always comply with the presentation requirements set by the school. 
•  Attend ongoing training to keep education and regulations up to date. 
•  Participates in dismissal procedures at the end of after care, ensuring that each child leaves with the appropriate adult (i.e., an authorized adult)
•  Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
•  Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
•  Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees
•  Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
•  Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
•  Maintaining a stimulating and varied schedule of activities appropriate for the students in a well-ordered environment
•  Positive interaction with parents
•  Attend Archdiocesan, on campus and other in-services as required
•  Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director
•  Have copy of medical and emergency records and first aid kit on hand daily
•  Ensure that during the hours of operation there is at least one staff member trained in CPR/First Aid

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

•  Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy
•  Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
•  Ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues in an instructional setting
•  Ability to follow directions and handle multiple tasks
•  Possesses proficient technology skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

•  Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
•  Able to work well with others in a school community
•  Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
•  Skill in job appropriate technology
•  Skill in critical thinking and planning
•  Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process
•  Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•  Required to work some nights and weekends
•  Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
•  Required to work in standard school conditions

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

•  Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
•  Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
•  Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
•  Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
•  Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement
•  Be an educator
•  Be able to adapt to continuously changing, fast-paced environment and make the children’s needs the primary focus. 

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director.

Requirements

Position Requirements: 

Education 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CDA credential preferred

Experience 

• At least 18 years old 
• One (2) years of experience in a childcare setting, preferably serving infants and toddlers

Other Requirements 

• Must have or willing to obtain 24 pre-service hours and 30 clock hours of Early Childhood Education for the Texas Rising Start Program
• Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Brain Development 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance 
• Be a team player 
• Have reliable transportation
• CPR and First Aid certification (can be obtained during job training)
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