Early Childhood Teacher Part Time

Description:

The early childhood Teacher is a qualified professional in education who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Diocese of Orlando. The teacher, being creative and resourceful, utilizes instructional materials which are suitable, and provides a variety of meaningful, engaging learning experiences which are academically sound. This position will require working 20-25 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Attends faculty functions, such as monthly faculty meetings, Diocesan educational conferences, and other events of the school.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Selects, stores, orders, issues, and inventories classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Provides a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Collaborates with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Prepares and implements remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Identifies children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
• Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.
• Instructs preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school.
• Observes and evaluates children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepares reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Teaches basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
• Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determines their priorities for their children, and suggests ways that they can promote learning and development.
• Administers tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.
• Plans and supervises class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guides students in learning from those activities.
• Supervises, evaluates, and plans assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Serves meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines. Teaches proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
• Enforces all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Arranges indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Organizes and leads activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

Academic/Supervisory Duties:

Teachers are academically qualified and prepared for each day's lessons. They are accountable to the principal, the parents, and the students in the following ways for example but not limited to:

• Evaluation of student performance;.
• Lesson planning and class preparedness.
• Parent conferences.
• Daily Attendance.
• End of year records.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certification:

• VPK Staff Credential through the Florida Department of Children and Families – Office of Early Learning is required.

Education and Experience:

• Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience in early childhood education.
• Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
• Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church.
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or similar field required; Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings.

Physical Requirements:

Caring for children can be physically demanding. The VPK Teacher may be required to:

• May spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture.
• 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.
• Expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility, and may move throughout the community with children.
• Lift and/or carry children or equipment (up to 40 lbs.).
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time, walking, bending, stooping/squatting, and reaching.