Description
School Name
- The
- Nativity
- School
- Location: 6309
- El
- Apajo
- Rd,
- Rancho
- Santa
- Fe,
- CA 92067
- Reports to:
- Principal
- Employment
- Type:
- Full
- Time
- FLSA
- Status:
- Non-Exempt
- Pay
- Rate: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the Lead Teacher with school curriculum Oversee outdoor activities ensuring a safe environment for the children at all times Assist with rest time set up, take down and supervision Prepare materials and supplies for daily classroom activities and set up of equipment Cover for teacher lunches and breaks Provide children with support and care during lunchtime and rest time Aftercare coverage if needed Respect and honor the needs of the individual children with concern for their interests, special needs, talents, and individual style and pace of learning Understand children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background Able to sit on the floor, kneel or crouch down to assist children’s needs Must be enthusiastic, patient and nurturing Treat children with dignity and respect Assume 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 Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Religious Qualifications Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred). Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy.
Qualifications
Must have completed 12 ECE units or completed a minimum of 6 ECE units and enrolled in 6 ECE units (Copy of transcripts requested) Previous experience in a licensed preschool or early development center (preferred) Live Scan Fingerprint and CMG Background Clearance Cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care Facility Proof of MMR and D-TAP vaccines Passionate about working with young children and a desire to grow as an educator Team player, positive attitude and enthusiasm for the work Physical Requirements To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the assistant teacher must: Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating. Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc. Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces. Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending. Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class. Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
The Nativity 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.
