Position Type:
- Pre-Kindergarten/Early Childhood/Assistant Teacher
Date Posted:
3/27/2024
Location:
Holy Family, Auburn
Holy Family School in Auburn seeks a detail oriented and committed Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant for our pre-kindergarten class, starting 2024-25 school year. HFS is a Preschool thru 8th grade Catholic school residing on the grounds of, and fully in partnership with, the Holy Family Parish. We are committed in our mission: "Holy Family School, as part of Holy Family Parish community, educates and inspires students to grow in faith, to demonstrate academic excellence, and to model Christian citizenship." We seek like minded individuals to join HFS!

The ideal candidate will be an actively-practicing, faith-filled Catholic who possesses an Early Childhood education certificate and has teaching experience. Applicants should be interested in working collaboratively as part of a team, a creative thinker, able to differentiate instruction.
Salary: The salary range for this position is from $ 34,125 - 37,500 . Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity , internal salary ranges , market data , applicant's skills and prior relevant experience , degrees , and certifications .

Benefits: Acomprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options , dental , vision , life , accidental death and disability , long term disability , pension , 403(b),HSA , FSA , sick leave and vacation.

Position is run a school year calendar - 39 weeks through the year.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness. Participates in daily and long-range lesson and activity planning.
Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.
Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom
Conducts learning exercises with small groups of children.
Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children.
Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary.
Helps maintain individual records for each child.
Fosters good eating habits and table manners in children.
Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
Assists with the supervision of children during regular play periods.
Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays.
Remains knowledgeable of current Pre-K issues by attending staff development and reading current literature/publications.
Assists with screening process of students for possible Pre-K participation/enrollment.
Accompanies and assists teacher on home visits.
Performs other related work as required. Minimum Training and Experience
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for employment.

1. Holds an associate's degree in Early Childhood;
2. Holds a CDA credential;
3. Holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or related field (family studies, B-K degree, Psychology, Sociology, or Elementary Education); or
4. If you do not hold any of the above, you may be working toward an associate's degree in Early Childhood or a related field with the completion of 6 semester hours annually

Additionally, applicants must have, or be able to acquire, a DCYF Merit account and a ? STARS profile. Essential Job Functions
Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of activities performed by teacher.
General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.
Must have a desire to nurture and work with young children.
Must have an understanding of the confidential nature of working in an educational setting.
General knowledge of student handbook
General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.
Ability to motivate students.
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Ability to perform general clerical duties.
Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
Ability to operate common office machines.
Ability to maintain basic files and records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Reports to: Pre-K Teacher & Principal

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.

Please complete an application on Frontline/Applitrack and send your resume and cover letter to Teresa Day, Principal: tday@hfsauburn.com

For more information about Holy Family School, please visit our website: http://www.hfsauburn.com/ and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/hfsauburn.