Preschool Teacher Assistant- Toddlers [3 days/week]

Who We Are:

At St. Thomas More Preschool, our goal is to offer our students a positive and enjoyable experience that will allow them to grow intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Our school gives special attention to the developmental stages, skills, and needs of each child while encouraging and nurturing his or her God-given abilities. The program has been carefully developed for the enrichment of the whole child and is fully licensed by the State of Texas.

Ministerial Character

The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the parish of St Thomas More Catholic Church which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ’s mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed at St Thomas More Catholic Church help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Job Responsibilities:

• Helps implement a meaningful learning experience; the Assistant role is designed to interact with the children in classroom activities and to support the classroom teacher.
• Follow lesson plans provided by the teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including the playground and cafeteria.
• Assist the teacher in both setting up the classroom in the morning as well as in the afternoons.
• Clean tables after snacks and lunch, as well as sweep the floors.
• Participate in recommended training programs, courses, and other aspects of professional growth (24 hours of continuing education)
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the classroom.
• Other duties as assigned

What you will need:

• Passion to influence the lives of pre-kindergarten children.
• Patience in lovingly meeting young learners' spiritual, academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs.
• Patience in accepting guidance and assignments from the classroom teacher.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma

Experience

• Working with young children is preferred.

Certifications and Training:

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.

Hours:

The preschool is open Monday-Thursday. Work hours are 9 am to 2 pm.

Three-day/week assistant will be Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

Two-day/week assistant will be Monday/Wednesday.

Physical Demands:

• Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks equipment, etc.
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak daily.
• Required to monitor students in various locations, including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather.

Required to change diapers.

Working Conditions:

• All employees of the Parish are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Pastor in the exercise of his ministry and obligations to the church.
• The Parish is an at-will employer.
• All buildings and vehicles owned by the Parish are tobacco free.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
• Working on weekends, evenings, and some holidays may be required.
• Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech, including Roman Catholic Christian prayer and liturgical celebrations.
• Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.