PreK Teacher (Long-Term Sub)

Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy (SJPIICA) provides a quality Catholic education to over 1150 students from Dorchester, Mattapan and 38 other communities throughout greater Boston. Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy encourages students to grow in faith and knowledge in a safe, nurturing, structured, and culturally diverse environment. Our challenging and rich academic and fine arts curriculum helps our students to develop the essential skills to become productive, responsible global citizens and positive young men and women who possess a love of God, of learning, and of service to others. Our Academy is committed to serving the needs of our students by providing quality Catholic faith formation, strong academics, and extra-curricular activities. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: Provides a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Provides a block and lesson plan by which classes are conducted. May lead and functionally supervise teacher's aides or assistants. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Creates a Christian respectful, safe learning environment. *Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs; plans and implements curriculum and education for children ranging in age from 2.9 - 5 years old. *Implement SJP2CA curriculum and rules for discipline and the management of student behavior. Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and equitable manner. *Develops students’ self-discipline and sense of responsibility. *Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children. *Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors. *Interacts with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships. *Writes and compiles individual assessments of each child's development; completes daily inventories, child attendance, and related reports. *May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work. *Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Vice Principal. *Attend professional development through the Academy and the Lynch Foundation

Salary : $18 - $25