Long Term Substitute Preschool Teacher

Saint John Preschool 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. Saint John Preschool is a parish school located in Encinitas, California.

School Name: Saint John School

Location: 1003 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024

Reports to: Preschool Director

Employment Type: Full Time, Starting January 5th

FLSA Status: non-Exempt

Salary Range: $20/hr.

- $25/hr.

• Promotes and supports the mission of the Catholic Church and Catholic education by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process within the framework of the Saint John School Philosophy, Mission Statement, School Wide Learning Expectations (SLEs), and adopted curriculum.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and by being open to the importance of personal faith journey. Strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Supports and adheres to the code of conduct as outlined in the Personnel Policies.
• Helps build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school Masses, religious services, assemblies, and activities.
• Obtains the Diocese of San Diego Basic Catechist Certificate and completes the necessary requirements to renew the certification every 3 years.
• Participates in any scheduled religious retreats or conferences.

• Plans and implements a program of instruction for the 3-year-old class that adheres to the school’s philosophy, mission statement, SLEs, and curriculum standards set forth by the Diocese of San Diego and the state of California.
• Shows competency in teaching by demonstrating a current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Communicates effectively with students.
• Organizes instruction and materials to maximize student time on task as well as to motivate student learning.
• Plans and implements a differentiated program of study designed to meet individual needs of students.
• Uses appropriate materials and resources including all available technological resources to engage students in learning.
• Uses a variety of effective instructional methods to engage students and constantly reviews and updates the curriculum and instructional methods to improve the learning process.
• Uses data to drive instruction.
• Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
• Uses a variety of formative and summative assessments that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught in order to consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Maintains a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner.
• Contacts parents with academic concerns.
• Maintains current and accurate records as required by Saint John School, the Diocese of San Diego, and the state of California. Updates grades electronically as directed by the administration.
• Operates and cares for equipment or instructional materials used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Uses effective oral and written expression.
• Provides lesson plans for a substitute teacher when needed.

• Develops and practices, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied. Uses positive discipline approaches.
• Works to take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of all students in all areas of the school including, but not limited to, classroom, recess, lunch, drop‑off, dismissal, emergency drills, assemblies, or field trips.
• Contacts parents when necessary for behavioral concerns.

• Demonstrates professional responsibility by upholding, adhering to, and…