Afterschool Program Teacher

School Name: St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School
Location: 515 Wisconsin Ave, Oceanside CA 92054
Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Part Time (2:30 pm - 5:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 1:45 pm - 5:45 pm on Wednesdays)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School is seeking a qualified, experienced and passionate educator who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School is a parish school located in Oceanside, California.

School Mission Statement

Grounded in Catholic principles and tradition, St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School provides a rigorous, differentiated, and faith-based education that promotes the development of the whole child and empowers all students to live in the image of Christ by being active members of the church, lifelong learners, and stewards of our local and global communities.

General Teaching Responsibilities

• Primary supervisor for K-8 students staying for extended care after the regular school day
• Prepare activities that are developmentally appropriate for elementary and middle school students
• Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments
• Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings
• Communicate with the parents through daily drop-off and pick-up
• Maintain a safe environment for students
• Responsible for all activity and preparations for the program
• Follow and enforce all safety policies
• Responsible for student check-in/out
• Attend professional development sessions as requested by principal
• Performs other jobs/tasks/duties deemed necessary for a smooth functioning program as assigned by the principal

Religious Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (required)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Follow and enforce all safety policies.
• Assist with parent check-in/out.
• Proactive response to any issues and concerns that may arise
• Ability to solve problems and provide solutions.
• Ability to multitask and cope with a stressful environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, 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.