Teacher - Preschool - Holy Family Catholic Academy

Holy Family Catholic Academy is an International Baccalaureate World School blending innovative academic and developmental learning with global faith in action.

Nurtured in our collaborative community, our students go forth equipped to master today’s challenges and embrace tomorrow’s opportunities.

We are called to:

~Cultivate curiosity, inspire inquiry, and prime potential in a world of possibilities.

~Know our gifts, know one another, and know God.

~Explore how to think, lead, and care in service of a better world.

Job Description: Preschool Classroom Teacher

Hours: Monday-Friday; Part-time from 8:15-11:45; 55% of a contract

Primary Function:

The classroom teacher is responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, responsible adults.

Key Relationships:

The classroom teacher reports to the principal and is supervised by the principal. Other key relationships include the assistant principal, grade level team, and his/her co-teacher.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree is preferred
• A valid and current Professional Educators License (PEL) with Early Childhood Endorsement
• Ability to plan and teach appropriate age-level curriculum
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with teacher assistants and early childhood teaching staff

Personal and Professional Qualities:

The early childhood teacher must possess the ability to work tactfully and effectively with children, teachers, administrators, and parents.

He/she must display evidence of an educational philosophy in agreement with that of Holy Family Catholic Academy.

He/she must display an ability to communicate effectively with children, teachers, and parents.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of the Academy
• Utilizes effective instructional strategies with children
• Positively manages the classroom, respecting the dignity of all
• Completes annual goals and seeks professional development opportunities
• Maintains a positive rapport with all members of HFCA community
• Fulfills routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner

Physical Demands and Environment

While performing this job the employee will be required to stand, sit, and walk, for long periods. Use of technical equipment such as laptop computers, overhead projectors, white boards. They also are required to walk up and down stairs. Some heavy lifting up to 30 pounds may be required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description is intended to describe the essential functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties and responsibilities at any time.

Holy Family Catholic Academy does not discriminate employment opportunities based on race, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. While the Archdiocese is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, it reserves the right to make employment decisions consistent with Catholic teaching, religious preferences, and other religious tenets or needs, criteria, and/or policy.