Preschool Substitute

Employment Type: Part-time

FLSA Determination: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 2:15 pm (August - May) As needed, schedule may vary

Reports to: Preschool Director

Benefits may include:

• 403b Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program

MISSION STATEMENT:

St. Mark Catholic Preschool celebrates the tradition of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ to all God's people by word and action.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

To execute a daily program in line with St. Mark Catholic Preschool goals and beliefs for children 18 months through 5 years old.

PURPOSE:

To provide a nurturing Catholic environment that strives to meet each child's spiritual and cognitive needs appropriate to age and ability to help students become faith-filled, well-rounded learners and thinkers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & PRIMARY TASKS:

• Greet and assimilate each child upon arrival to school
• Provide a stimulating environment conducive to the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of the child on an individual basis*
• Recognize and participate in the interests and needs of children in the class*
• Ensure the health, welfare and safety of each child in the class*
• Supervise children at ALL times*
• Assist classroom teacher in the implementation of the curriculum and gathering necessary supplies before children enter into care*
• Accept rotating responsibilities as assigned (ex. Setting up or putting away playground equipment, etc.)
• Safety check equipment, toys, furniture and all items in the room to ensure proper working order
• Assist with bathroom needs as applied to diapering, toilet training or trained children in compliance with state guidelines*
• Help with care of ill and injured children*
• Follow program policies, procedures and state licensing minimum standard guidelines*
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom and appropriate child interactions in accordance to state licensing guidelines*
• Aid in classroom management*
• Assume duties of Assistant Teacher