The Teacher is responsible for guiding, inspiring, and educating students in a loving, Christ-centered environment while adhering to the policies of the school and Archdiocese. Essential duties include directing daily classroom activities, planning developmentally appropriate lessons, evaluating child progress, and ensuring a safe and orderly classroom environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old, along with one year of experience in an early childhood program serving infants and toddlers. Infant and child CPR and First Aid certification are required, and a Child Development Associate credential is preferred.
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Job description
Description Employment Status
Full-time
FLSA
Status:
Exempt (unless specified otherwise)
Reports to: Principal
*Full-time Benefits may include
Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.
Summary
The Pre-K Teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by guiding, inspiring, and educating students in a loving, Christ-centered environment. The Teacher is to be immediately responsible to the principal for the carrying out of policies of the school and the Archdiocese of San Antonio as they relate to the function of the school, the classroom, and the immediate contact with students and parents.
Position Responsibilities Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
Essential Job Duties: Direct daily classroom activities using positive guidance techniques.
Greet children and parents in a warm and friendly manner upon arrival each morning.
Plan and implement lesson plan activities and experiences that are developmentally appropriate.
Operate the classroom in compliance with the state licensing.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Paid Holidays/Holy Days
403b Retirement
Short-term/Long-term Disability
401 (a) Pension Plan
Evaluate each child’s progress regularly, maintaining written records.
Contribute to the operation of the center by participating in staff meetings and sharing information gained through attendance at workshops and professional reading.
Assess each child’s level of development and developing short and long range goals for each child, while planning daily activities based on the set goals.
Respond quickly to children’s different and personal needs, verbal and non-verbal cues, temperament, abilities, and culture.
Plan, implement, and supervise appropriate curriculum for the children providing experiences in all areas, such as art, music, reading, science, math, etc., and meet timelines set by the director.
Plan, implement, and supervise activities which promote healthy development of children in all areas – physical and motor, cognitive and language, and social and emotional.
Review and carry out health plans and or allergy action plans for any special diets, allergies, medication administration, etc.
Provide direct supervision, training, guidance, leadership, and technical assistance to the assigned assistant toddler teacher, if applicable.
Ensure child care routines are carried out in a manner that prompt, hygienic, and are consistent with good child development practices.
This includes routines related to hand washing, eating, napping, outside play, and transitioning between activities.
Communicate with parents and families regarding their child’s day.
Maintain confidentiality of child and family information at all times.
Maintain written records of child’s progress or accident/incident reports.
Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and report them immediately to the Director.
Use equipment and supplies safely and conscientiously, keeping physical environment clean and orderly.
Inspect the school site and equipment for potential safety hazards; taking corrective action or informing the Director to prevent injuries.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED; must be 18 years of age. One year of experience in an early childhood program serving infants and toddlers in a developmentally appropriate environment. Child Development Associate credential preferred, but not required. Infant and child CPR and First Aid.
***Please upload school transcripts and certifications when applying for this position.***
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.
The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Market context
Texas classroom teacher roles stay competitive
In Texas, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are often driven by steady demand for qualified educators who can meet licensing and safety requirements. This role is competitive because employers look for a CDA for infants/toddlers or an early childhood-related associate or bachelor’s degree, plus a positive, energetic approach and clean background checks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your credential matches the age group before applying.
