Preschool Teacher of St. Thomas More Parents Day Out and Preschool Program

Children ages 3 - 5 year olds

Teachers of St. Thomas More Parents Day Out and Preschool are responsible to the Program Director and Assistant Director, the Director of Catechesis, the Pastor, and the Archbishop of Denver. 

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide a developmentally appropriate environment that encourages the child to grow physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Center areas are art, blocks and accessories (mathematics), books and posters (literacy/language arts), dramatic play area (social studies), large muscle equipment (health/safety/physical education), manipulative toys (literacy/language arts, mathematics, and fine motor), musical equipment, science materials, and religion.

QUALIFICATIONS AND HIRING REQUIREMENTS:  Teamwork essential--part of a 3-member teaching team.  Applicants need to meet May 2010 group leader qualifications as stated in the State of Colorado Rules Regulating Child Care Centers.  Experience in Early Childhood Education a plus.  Hiring procedures include:

-Submit to criminal background checks conducted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation by submitting a complete set of fingerprints and by the Central Registry of Child Protection agency.

-Provide a statement of good health and immunization status upon employment.

-Sign a statement pertaining to the reporting of child abuse.

-Hold current certificates in first aid, CPR, Medication Administration, and Universal Precautions or will obtain.  (On-site training provided in August).

-Complete requirement papers and training per the Archdiocese of Denver including a Code of Conduct of the Archdiocese of Denver and attending the Archdiocese of Denver Safe Environment Training course.

-Complete 15 clock hours of continuing education yearly (May 1 to April 30) in the field of Early Childhood Education.

DUTIES-Shall include but not be limited to:

-Maintain the safety and well being of the children at all times.

-Promote Christian morals and values through the modeling of behavior, manners, and teachings.

-Write and implement lesson plans based on goals and objectives as stated in the Archdiocese of Denver, Office of Catholic Schools, Early Childhood Guidelines.

-Write monthly newsletter article and curriculum questions.

-Maintain documentation on children on progress and provide information to parents. (4-year old pre-kindergarten and 4 ½-year-old junior-kindergarten teachers provide written evaluations to parents).

-Prepare classroom with developmentally appropriate activities and supplies.

-Wash equipment regularly or as needed.

-Follow developmental appropriate practices as directed by program director/assistant director.

HOURS:

Employment year is from mid-August through early-June.

Days and times vary with age group:

3-year-old Tuesday and Thursday morning session  8:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.                                 

3 ½-year-old Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon session  11:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.     

4-year-old Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning session 8:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.              

4 ½-year-old Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon session     11:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.               A combination of morning and afternoon is 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. with .5 unpaid lunch                                                                  

Part-time status (7 - 23 hours weekly depending on class age and number of classes being taught, and planning times approximately 6 hours per month), hourly salary based on group leader qualifications and experience.  No paid benefits (health insurance, holiday, sick or vacations pay).

Send resume to Pat Olmsted, St. Thomas More Parents Day Out and Preschool, 7071 E. Otero Avenue, Centennial, CO  80112 or