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MISSION STATEMENT FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
"…A Catholic school is unique because of its total commitment to the three-fold purpose of Christian education: message, community, and service. It creates an atmosphere where Catholic faith can be integrated with life and learning...It equips the student to understand his role in his individual, and in his global family, and deepens his awareness of human needs...."
SUMMARY
The Early Childhood Teacher is a qualified professional in education who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Diocese of Orlando. The teacher, being creative and resourceful, utilizes instructional materials which are suitable, and provides a variety of meaningful, engaging learning experiences which are academically sound.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
ACADEMIC/SUPERVISORY DUTIES
Teachers are academically qualified and prepared for each day's lessons. They are accountable to the ELC Director, the parents, and the students in the following ways for example but not limited to:
• Lesson planning and class preparedness;
• Evaluation of student performance;
• Parent conferences;
• End of year records;
• Daily Attendance.
Requirements
CATHOLIC FAITH
Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or similar field required; Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience in early childhood education.
CHARACTERISTICS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS
Areas of Personal Accountability
· The teacher accepts and supports the on-going building and living of a faith community that carries over into interpersonal relationships among all members of the school and community.
· The teacher accepts, understands and uses the philosophy of Catholic Education as the foundation of their teaching.
Areas of Professional Accountability
· Teachers are accountable professionally to the diocese, the pastor and Director, their peers, the parents, and the students.
· Teachers participate and share in the professional evaluation of their classroom performance.
· Teachers meet Florida DCF certification requirements.
· Teachers comply with the Teacher Handbook Expectations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Caring for children can be physically demanding. The Early Childhood Teacher may be required to lift and/or carry children or equipment (up to 40 lbs.), and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. Expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility, and may move throughout the community with children. Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time, walking, bending, stooping/squatting, and reaching. May come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Early Childhood Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the teacher will have to supervise all children at all times.
Sensory Demands - The Preschool Teacher may experience smells associated with toileting and children who are ill. There may be times that the environment is noisy and busy.
Mental Demands - Caring for children can be stressful. The Preschool Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.
Full Time
Religious Organizations
$52k-74k (estimate)
07/13/2023
05/22/2024
sjn.org
SAINT PAUL, MN
25 - 50
1977
Private
CHARLES LACHOWITZER
<$5M
Religious Organizations