Substitute Teacher - Preschool

It is the responsibility of the Assumption Preschool Teacher's Aide/Para to help plan activities for children, such as art projects and read stories. They instruct and supervise social and developmental activities and generally provide one-on-one attention when needed. He or she will help organize the classroom and help plan intellectual activities for children, according to the lead teacher's requests.

• Assist with lesson planning and preparation of materials
• Assist with classroom schedule and room arrangement
• Identify barriers to learning and report to the teacher
• Maintain positive relationships with families, allowing the teacher to address concerns to parents
• Promote feelings of trust and security in the program
• Keep classroom and storage areas clean and organized
• Daily and weekly housecleaning duties
• Check e-mails and mailbox daily
• Understand and apply mission statement
• Greet students and parents warmly and enthusiastically each day
• Maintain safe, clean environment, teaching and modeling good hygiene skills
• Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards to maintain a safe and clean environment
• Assist teacher in preparing lesson materials and school equipment
• Helping students stay focused during class
• Supervising arrival, group activities, recess, dismissal, snacks, lunch, and field trips
• Helping teacher manage student behavior
• Looking after unwell or upset children
• Interacting with children, teaching children new skills, assisting children with large and fine motor skills
• Supporting students' social development and physical well-being.
• Preschool Teacher’s Aide/Para should be prepared to take on the role of lead teacher when needed
• Additional duties, as assigned, by the preschool director or principal

• Perform clerical duties related to state licensing, and other related paperwork tasks

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 12 semester units ECE/CD (Child, Family & Community, Child Growth & Development and curriculum)-preferred
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (transcripts requested);
• 6 months experience in child care setting
• Complete 15 hours annually of State of Colorado required training, according to timetable provided
• Ability to pass Criminal Record Background Clearance with no exemptions
• Maintain good physical health with the ability to perform job duties, lift 30 pounds, move quickly, bend, squat, kneel, sit on floor, reach overhead
• Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to work and communicate effectively and collaboratively with a diverse population
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members, to accept supervision and to help promote a positive environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including clear speech enunciation, and accurate spoken English grammar that can serve as a good model for children who are developing their language skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to present to groups and individuals about the organization’s mission
• Warm nurturing attitude
• Friendly, inviting, self-motivated, even-tempered and adaptable
• Solid computer skills and ability to manage and report data accurately and efficiently
• Outstanding interpersonal and presentation abilities
• Ability to demonstrate and teach Christ-based behaviors
• An active Christian, Catholic preferred, in good standing with the church

• Good people skills are essential as the person who works in this position works around children and with others as a team
• Able to communicate clearly, be self-aware of appearance, language and behavior always
• Able to foster teamwork; able to work with others in a supportive…