Preschool Teacher – Creation Care Program

School Name: Guardian Angels Catholic Church Preschool
Location: 9310 Dalehurst rd. Santee CA 92071
Reports to: Preschool Director
Employment Type: Part-time initially, with the potential to increase to full-time based on enrollment, staffing needs, and budget approval.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: starting at $20.00 depending on education and experience.

About Us

Guardian Angels Catholic Preschool is a faith-based early childhood education program serving children ages 2 through Kindergarten. Our preschool provides learning experiences in both English and Spanish, helping children develop language skills while fostering an appreciation for different cultures. We focus on nurturing the whole child through academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development. We value strong relationships with families, hands-on learning, faith formation, and opportunities for children to explore and appreciate God's creation.

Summary

• The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for classroom instruction, curriculum planning, student supervision, communicating with families, and maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• This position will also help lead our Creation Care Program, a farm-to-table initiative that introduces children to gardening, nutrition, sustainability, and caring for God's creation. The teacher will help incorporate outdoor learning into the curriculum and assist with maintaining and enhancing the natural beauty of our parish and school grounds through appropriate gardening and educational activities.
• Our preschool serves children ages 2 through Kindergarten. One of the unique aspects of our program is that teachers move up with their student groups whenever possible, allowing them to build meaningful relationships with children and families as students progress through the program.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of preschool program for children and their families
• Create and maintain a safe, stimulating and inviting early education preschool environment to maximize the growth and development of every child
• Implement learning activities and opportunities in the early education preschool setting
• Provide training and direction for Preschool Instructional Assistants or other assigned staff
• Work in collaboration with Preschool Instructional Assistants and other teaching staff to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum based on individual assessment of child’s growth and development
• Establish a professional relationship between parents and early education preschool site including conducting parent/teacher conferences to assist parents’ understanding of their child’s development and/or students with issues; participates in daily discussions with parents; engages parents and families in early education preschool activities

Hours

• Applicants must have open availability Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Actual work hours and scheduled shifts will vary based on the operational needs of the preschool.
• Employees should be available for rotating opening, mid-day, and closing shifts as assigned. Schedules will be communicated in accordance with applicable employment laws and diocesan policies.
• Additional hours and full-time employment are not guaranteed and will depend on enrollment, staffing requirements, and approved funding.