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    Full-Day four-year-old Preschool Teacher - York, United States - Diocese of Harrisburg

    Diocese of Harrisburg
    Diocese of Harrisburg York, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description
    Position Type:
    Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood Teacher-PreK

    Date Posted:
    11/17/2023

    Location:
    St. Joseph School, YorkJob Description
    PRESCHOOL TEACHER
    Full-Time (7:30AM - 3:30PM)
    School:
    St. Joseph School
    City & State: York, PA

    Payroll Grade: 14 FLSA Status: EXEMPT

    Nature of Position:
    The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures. The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to teach young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with relevant federal, territorial and municipal legislation and policies. The Preschool Teacher will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. Failure to provide adequate services may place children at risk.

    Reports to: PreSchool Director and/or Principal

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    1. Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children
    • Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program
    • Provide nutritious snacks and lunches
    • Provide adequate equipment and activities
    • Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times
    • Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities
    • Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities
    • Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts
    • Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies
    • Be familiar with emergency procedures
    2. Supervise children in the Pre-school
    • Ensure children are supervised at all times
    • Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and story telling
    • Build children's esteem
    • Comfort children
    • Establish routines and provide positive guidance
    • Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
    • Implement positive discipline when required
    • Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
    • Observe children and make note of progress
    • Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner
    3. Communicate with parents and members of the community
    • Discuss children's development with parents
    • Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate
    • Participate in community activities
    • Promote literacy and early education
    4. Maintain program administration
    • Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child's progress
    • Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential client files
    • Develop daily activity plans
    • Monitor the program budget
    5. Perform other related duties as required

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
    Knowledge - The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
    • child development and early education theories and practices
    • safe and appropriate activities for children
    • relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times
    • an understanding of any cultural environments specific to the children attending
    Skills - The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
    • team building skills
    • supervisory skills
    • analytical and problem solving skills
    • decision making skills
    • effective verbal and listening
    • communications skills
    • stress management skills
    • time management skills
    • teaching skills
    Personal Attributes - The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
    • be respectful
    • possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
    • be flexible
    • demonstrate sound work ethics
    • be consistent and fair
    • be compassionate and understanding
    • be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment
    The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of Day Care Worker.
    The incumbent would normally attain the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the position through completion of a post-secondary Early Education Program combined with related day care and/or preschool teaching experience. Equivalencies will be considered.

    WORKING CONDITIONS
    Physical Demands
    Caring for children can be physically demanding. The Preschool Teacher may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. The Preschool Teacher will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility, and may move throughout the community with children The Preschool Teacher may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves.
    Environmental Conditions
    The Preschool Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times.
    Sensory Demands
    The Preschool Teacher may experience smells associated with toileting and children who are ill. There may be times that the environment is noisy and busy.
    Mental Demands
    Caring for children can be stressful. The Preschool Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

    Qualification:
    • Minimum of Bachelors Degree with an active teaching certificate preferably in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
    • Must comply with PA state clearance requirements.
    • Must be willing to respect the moral teachings of the Catholic Church.

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