Qualifications: 

At least an Associate’s degree or preferably a Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 hours in Early Childhood Education / Child Development. Must be willing to work in a Catholic environment and model these beliefs for the students. Must also be able to cooperate and communicate effectively with parents, children and other staff.

Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to)

Children/ Parents

• Treat all children and parents fairly and with respect thus providing a nurturing atmosphere. 
• Supervise the students at all times while in our care.
• Must be able to communicate with parents about classroom activities and behavioral situations. 
• Report any suspected cases of child abuse to the appropriate authorities and Director.
• Assist students with toileting needs, potty training and in the event of illnesses.
• Assist in serving students snack and lunch.
• Maintain an environment that helps children learn to share.
• Keep children from establishing habits of aggression such as biting.
• Strongly support developing language skills.
• Sit on the floor with toddlers; open to receive them.
• Keep environment clean and healthy while diapering. (wear gloves, wash hands, dispose of soiled diapers appropriately and clean changing area).

Staff/ Classroom

• Follow the policies and procedures of the Employee Handbook and Emergency Procedures Handbook regarding prompt and continual attendance, dress code, discipline and safety.
• Interact with fellow teaching associates and management in a respectful and professional manner thus keeping with our Christian values.
• Implement age appropriate lesson plans for the academic portion of the program.
• Write and implement the Catholic Faith Formation curriculum and attend monthly Worship Services.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and school functions for example: “Meet the Teacher” day, Open House and the Christmas Musical Program, End of Year Party etc.
• Help with general housekeeping tasks and storing of preschool supplies and materials at the end of each day.
• Be responsible for preparation of materials and supplies for daily lessons.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Teacher in planning activities and lesson plans.
• Be willing to perform a self-evaluation for review purposes.
• Decorate the classroom and bulletin boards to reflect learning activities and seasons.
• Order supplies necessary to implement the lesson plans in a timely manner.
• Turn in lesson plans, snack menus and supply order forms to the office on time.
• Must be able to perform light lifting to 25lbs and move classroom or parish furniture.
• Assist with cleanup of classroom and washing/ sanitizing of toys after school.

State

• Read and have working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers.  
• Complete the 24 hours of Pre-Service training including observation time if no prior preschool experience in a licensed facility.
• Complete and maintain any training requirements of the position such as; CPR and First Aid, SIDS and Shaken Baby, 24 clock hours of annual training and a TB test.
• This position is subject to the rules of the Safe Environment program and a criminal back ground check including FBI fingerprinting.

Job Structure:

• Reports to the Director.
• Hourly part-time position.
• Nine to ten-month work schedule with the possibility of summer camp hours.
• Pay based on education and experience. 
• There may be the possibility of substitute hours if the teacher is interested in additional hours.

Qualifications: 

Be at least 18 years of age and have at least a high school diploma or a GED. Must be willing to work in a Catholic environment and model these beliefs for the students. Must also be able to cooperate and communicate effectively with parents, children and other staff.

Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to)

Children/Parents

• Treat all children and parents fairly and with respect thus providing a nurturing atmosphere. 
• Supervise the students at all times while in our care.
• Report any suspected cases of child abuse to the appropriate authorities and Director.
• Assist students with toileting needs(changing diapers), potty training and in the event of illnesses.
• Setting up, serving snack and lunch for the students and then cleaning tables afterwards using the sanitation method and sweeping the floors. 
• Maintain an environment that helps children learn to share.
• Keep children from establishing habits of aggression such as biting.
• Strongly support developing language skills.
• Sit on the floor with toddlers; open to receive them.
• Keep environment clean and healthy while diapering. (wear gloves, wash hands, dispose of soiled diapers appropriately and clean changing area).

Staff/ Classroom

• Follow the policies and procedures of the Employee Handbook and Emergency Procedures Handbook regarding prompt and continual attendance, dress code, discipline and safety.
• Interact with fellow teaching associates and management in a respectful and professional manner thus keeping with our Christian values.
• Collaborate with the Teacher in planning activities and lesson plans.
• Assist the Teacher with classroom control and supervision.
• Assume responsibility for the class in the absence of the Teacher. A substitute teacher will be called to meet the two cleared adult rules but, the Assistant Teacher will be required to do the assignments for the day. 
• Assist in the preparations of materials and supplies with the Teacher.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and school functions such as “Meet the Teacher” day, Open House and the Christmas Musical Program.
• Help with general housekeeping tasks and storing of preschool materials at the end of each day.
• Be willing to perform a self-evaluation for review purposes.
• Help the Teacher with the classroom bulletin boards and seasonal decorations.
• Must be able to perform light lifting to 25lbs and move classroom or parish furniture.
• Make sure the classroom is stocked with supplies such as cups, tissues, paper towels, baby wipes and cleaning supplies.
• Assist with cleanup of classroom and washing/ sanitizing of toys after school.

State

• Read and have working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers.  
• Complete and maintain any training requirements of the position such as; CPR and First Aid, SIDS and Shaken Baby, 24 clock hours of annual training and TB test.
• Complete the 24 hours of Pre-Service Training including observation time if no prior preschool experience in a licensed facility.
• This position is subject to the rules of the Safe Environment program and a criminal history back ground check with FBI fingerprinting.

Job Structure:

• Reports to the Director and the Teacher.
• Hourly position.
• Nine to ten-month work schedule with possibility of summer camp hours.
• Hourly pay based on education and experience. 
• There may be the possibility of substitute hours if the teacher is interested in additional hours.