Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego·Escondido, California
The teacher is responsible for the general supervision and management of children aged two to five years. They must implement educational programs, maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment, and communicate regularly with parents.
Summary The professional hired will be responsible for the general supervision and management of children between the ages of two and five years of age.
Supervising and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Diocese of San Diego Respecting and honoring the needs of the individual children with concern for their interests, special needs, talents, and individual style and pace of learning Considering individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background. Treating children with dignity and respect Helping children to become aware of their roles as integral member of a group Being responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff after the children have either departed or are under the supervision of another teacher Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the development levels of the children Other duties as assigned Participating in public relations events sponsored by the school but not limited to; shall include Back to School Night, Christmas program, Grandparents Day concert, Open House, Moving Up Ceremony, and school fundraisers Administrative/ Other Responsibilities Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner, within 24 hours weekdays Communicate regularly with parents, posting weekly on Class Dojo with classroom updates Submit assessment data and complete tasks assigned by principal in a timely manner Maintain a neat and orderly classroom Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations Participate in appropriate professional activities to support leadership and instructional roles Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require Other duties as assigned
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
St. Mary School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
Market context
In California, preschool teacher roles are commonly sought by early learning programs serving working families, and employers often look for candidates with the required ECE units plus strong communication and child-centered experience. These positions can be competitive because schedules, classroom support, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and holiday pay vary by site. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your ECE units and prepare examples of your work with young children before applying.