Parish Preschool Teacher

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General Position Summary: The Preschool teacher provides quality care and instruction in a loving environment, striving to help each child grow mentally, socially and spiritually.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Under the direction of the St. Vincent’s Academy Director, provide age-appropriate instructional program including:
  1. Lesson Plans, completed at least one week in advance
  2. Classroom preparation
  3. Assessment of each student’s performance
  4. Extended and enrichment opportunities
  5. Supervise students
• Participates with teachers in morning prayer, faculty meetings, school events, in-services
• Attends all school functions, enrichment opportunities and activities
• Creates an environment that fosters a dynamic love for learning in the classroom and through all activities
• Responsible for other duties as assigned
• Follows Teacher Expectations checklist given at the beginning of the school year

Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:

Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

Day-to-day care and instruction of children in a classroom environment

Supervision Given and/or Received:

Supervised by the Program Director.

Internal Contacts:

• Will work with the supervisor to discuss the needs of the programs under his/her day-to-day leadership.
• Work in cooperation with other teachers

External Contacts:

• Will communicate as needed with parents/guardians, and parish staff.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance.
• This position works in a classroom environment, subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the children.
• Ability to stand or sit for lengthy periods of time.

Travel Requirements:

• None

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Practicing Catholic, faithful to the Magisterium and in good standing with the Catholic Church.
• High School Diploma, BA in Education preferred.
• Training and understanding of preschool education methods and subject areas
• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd certification and Montessori Experience a plus.
• Two years of classroom experience preferred
• Successful completion of the Diocesan Safe Environment process.
• FA/CPR

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate
• Ability to calmly handle conflict and emotionally charged situations in the classroom and with parents.
• Demonstrated history of good judgement.
• Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills.

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt, Occasional, 8-14 hours per week