Preschool Teacher

Overview

Purpose and Scope

Under the general supervision of the preschool director, the preschool teacher strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for leadership; works as a member of the preschool team; develops an appropriate learning and social environment; evaluates the needs of each student; assists in developing and supervising all areas; evaluates and reports student progress; establishes positive school community relationships;

continues professional development; performs other job related tasks as deemed necessary and/or assigned by the director.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix;
Catholic Schools Office;
Preschool Teacher I Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

Preschool Teacher

Department:
Catholic Schools

Grade

Supervisor:
Preschool Director

Purpose and Scope

Under the general supervision of the preschool director, the preschool teacher strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for leadership; works as a member of the preschool team; develops an appropriate learning and social environment; evaluates the needs of each student; assists in developing and supervising all areas; evaluates and reports student progress; establishes positive school community relationships;

continues professional development; performs other job related tasks as deemed necessary and/or assigned by the director.

Essential Job Functions

• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; shows evidence of the Catholic philosophy of education; promotes Gospel values and Catholic moral teachings; upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church; exemplifies Catholic living both in and out of the classroom.
• Assumes responsibility for the leadership of the classes assigned; demonstrates knowledge and understanding of effective teaching techniques and child development; provides daily instruction and selects learning activities appropriate to the students’ needs; establishes learning outcomes or educational objectives based on Diocesan Early Childhood Standards and reviews curriculum materials; develops appropriate lesson plans and evaluates them daily; acts as a positive role model;
  
  is adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations; uses good judgment in daily encounters.
• Works as a member of the preschool team; attends staff meetings; attends trainings as assigned by the director; participates in parent activities; maintains a professional attitude; uses positive communication skills both in and out of the classroom.
• Develops an appropriate learning and social environment; works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community; creates a room arrangement most appropriate to the educational objectives; develops an environment that promotes learning and social interaction; provides for the safety, welfare and care of the students while they are in school.
• Evaluates the needs of each student; observes and records information on child’s development; alters learning activities to meet specific needs; refers students with suspected learning challenges to the Director.
• Assists in the development and supervision of all areas; consults with the director and staff; provides appropriate materials; ensures that the area is safe.
• Evaluates and reports student progress; observes and maintains record of student’s progress regularly; reports students’ progress to the director; confers with parents as needed.
• Establishes positive school community relationships; maintains cooperative relations with parents; provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents; cooperates with and helps promote all school programs; maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic preschool teacher and its impact on the community.
• Continues professional development; remains current with religious and academic standards; keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities; participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations; attends school and diocesan sponsored in-services and staff development opportunities;…