Infant/Toddler Teacher

Archdiocese of Saint Louis

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.Job SummaryProvides a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Works closely with the Early Learning Center Director and leads and functionally supervises AELC support staff.Job ResponsibilitiesDuties & Responsibilities
  • Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs; creates lesson plans, implements curriculum and education for children ranging in age from birth to two years old.
  • Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
  • Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.
  • Interacts with children in a warm, calm, unhurried manner.
  • Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.
  • Maintains a safe, clean, pleasant environment indoors & outdoors.
  • Maintains confidentiality in all instances.
  • Interacts with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships.
  • Writes and compiles individual assessments of each child's development; completes daily inventories, child attendance, and related reports.
  • Leads, guides, and trains staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work.
  • General knowledge of nutrition, health and first aid
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Job RequirementsKnowledge & Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education and/or certification or related field
  • General knowledge and support of the Catholic Church
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google and the ability to effectively utilize School information Systems
  • Obtain and maintain current adult, child & infant CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Good health as confirmed by a physician's statement; immunizations current
  • Complete Archdiocese Safe Environment Program
Skills & Attitudes Required for Success in Job
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Proven time management and organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to take direction from administration
Relationships Requirements
  • Ability to support administration.
  • Ability to work with pastor, parish office staff and school personnel, students, parents and volunteers.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Archdiocese of Saint Louis