St. John Neumann Catholic Church
Location
West Lake Hills, Texas
Salary
$18 - $20 / HOUR
The Assistant Preschool Teacher is responsible for instructing children, fostering their intellectual, creative, social, emotional, and physical growth through a play-based learning environment. This role involves providing a loving, safe, and spiritual environment while developing partnerships with parents and demonstrating God's love through daily interactions.
Candidates must be over 19 with a High School diploma or GED, possess at least two years of experience in a licensed childcare center working with infants through pre-school age, and hold current CPR and First Aid certifications. A strong desire to work with young children and the ability to uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry are essential.
St. John Neumann’s core values are Faith Fueled, Generous Love and Radical Hospitality. We seek to embody them as a staff and encourage them in and beyond the pews.
Positions employed at St. John Neumann Catholic Church help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.
The objectives for each preschool teacher are to… Instruct children and take advantage of the teachable moments that happen every day by fostering the intellectual, creative, social, emotional, and physical growth and development of children to inspire a lifelong commitment to learning Provide a stimulating, encouraging and developmentally appropriate play-based learning environment Provide a loving, safe, and spiritual environment of belonging, self-worth, and self-confidence Develop partnerships with parents and other caregivers Demonstrate God’s love through play, stories, and problem solving
As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the parish in both your professional and personal life Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church Participate in staff functions; may include religious ceremonies, training sessions, and other activities Plan and implement the daily curriculum program (ie. lesson plans) Supervise children; help them to think creatively, solve problems independently, respect themselves and others Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day Relate to children, parents, visitors and other staff members with courtesy, patience, and enthusiasm Advise the Director of any problems that arise with a child. Discuss the problem with the parent Keep Director apprised of all communications with parents and/or copy Director on any emails Maintain daily child attendance and accountability of children at all times Work cooperatively with other teachers and Assistant teachers Cooperate with Religious Education or other church staff sharing room/space Positively communicate needs and expectations with staff Attend regular meetings with Preschool Director Attend 24 hours per year of annual in-service compliance training (ie. continuing education) Participate in emergency drills (ie. Fire and other emergencies) Meet with parents to discuss child’s growth and development Maintain a clean, orderly classroom and school Ensure a safe environment to support creative learning Decorate the classroom and bulletin boards Assist with child bathroom and/or diapering needs as age appropriate Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities An understanding of the structure and basic teachings of the Roman Catholic Church Knowledge of relevant childcare laws, regulations, policies, and procedures Ability to work independently with little direction Maintain confidentiality of private and personal information
Over 19 years of age with a High School diploma or GED equivalent Must have experience in working with Infants through age Previous experience of at least 2 years working in a licensed childcare center
CPR and First Aid certifications Courses in ECE preferred CDA preferred Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies through the employment period
Working Conditions · All employees of the parish are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the pastor in the exercise of his ministry and obligations to the church · The parish is an at-will employer · All buildings and vehicles owned by the parish are tobacco-free · Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly · Light lifting and moving items; must be able to push, lift, and carry 40 pounds · Must be able to comfortably bend down and actively play with children outside or in the classroom · Exposure to religious ceremonies, and speech including Catholic Christian prayer and liturgical celebrations · Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards
Market context
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.
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