Preschool Teacher - St.
Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish Child Development Center
Full-time / On-site position available now, urgently hiring for 3 positions.
The Child Development Center at St.
Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish seeks an exceptional candidate to fill the role of Preschool Teacher at our daycare center.
The ideal candidate will enjoy interacting with children as they play and learn.
We are urgently hiring for this position.
If you have a passion for caring for young children (ages 6 weeks to 5 years), along with previous experience in a licensed childcare center, we encourage you to apply!
Summary of Essential Job Functions
Supervise children in your care at ALL times-ensuring health and safety.
Interact with children and encourage their involvement in activities while relating to them with courtesy, respect, patience, and acceptance.
Prepare a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean, sanitary, and appealing, while permitting the child to grow and explore.
Maintain good communication with parents through the Brightwheel daycare app and face-to-face encounters during drop-off and pick-up.
Perform tasks such as taking out the trash, washing dishes/bibs, performing minor cleaning and preparation of snacks.
Assist with or perform lesson planning duties including activity/craft planning.
Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined by the Child Development Center, the Diocese of Austin, Health and Human Services (Licensing), and the Health Department to assure compliance for state certification and accreditation.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Able to work an 8-hour schedule between the hours of 7:00am-6:00pm
Complete a minimum of 24 hours of required training each year (provided by center)
At least 6 months' experience in a licensed childcare facility or school setting OR be willing to obtain 8 hours of pre-service training
Clear FBI fingerprinting and background checks
Obtain CPR/First Aid Training
Complete Ethics & Integrity in Ministry (EIM) training
Benefits for eligible full-time employees:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off accrual (10 hours per month)
Paid parental, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Employee childcare discount
Professional development assistance
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