Job Description
Immaculate Heart School
Job Description
Job Title: Pre-school Teacher and Caregiver Status: Part-time
Exemption Status: Non-exempt
Department/Location: Immaculate Heart Academy / Oro Valley, AZ
Primary Function: Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for supporting the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in their mission to evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic School environment. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, "Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received." (Eph. 4:1)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Department/Location: Immaculate Heart Academy / Oro Valley, AZ
Primary Function: Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for supporting the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in their mission to evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic School environment. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, "Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received." (Eph. 4:1)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
- Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
- Help build the schools faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
- Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
- Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
- Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
- Establish a consistent disciplinary approach that promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manager inappropriate behavior effectively.
- Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
- Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
- At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing school and diocesan policies and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
- Attend at least 18 hours of professional development training annually.
- Attend faculty meetings as needed unless excused.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.
Required Activities: Walking, sitting standing, stooping, reaching, talking, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.
Basic Qualifications:
Required Activities: Walking, sitting standing, stooping, reaching, talking, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.
Basic Qualifications:
- A working knowledge of, and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
- Excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills.
- Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
- Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.
- Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing, interactive whiteboard technology; ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
- The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.
- Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.
Education and Experience:
- Six months of childcare experience
- High School Diploma
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Level I of the Diocesan Ministry Certification (or willingness to work on this certification)
Other/Preferred Skills:
- Licensed Practical Nurse: Registered Nurse preferred.
- Prior work experience in a school health office preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Covenants of Employment:
Immaculate Heart is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the "Zero Tolerance Policy", no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the School when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.
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