Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood Teacher-PreK

Date Posted: 5/13/2025

Location: Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Lewistown

Date Available: August 2025 Job Description PRESCHOOL TEACHER Part-Time for the 2025-2026 school year City & State: Lewistown, PA School: Sacred Heart of Jesus School FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Nature of Position: The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures. The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to teach young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with relevant federal, territorial and municipal legislation and policies. The Preschool Teacher will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. Failure to provide adequate services may place children at risk. Reports to: PreSchool Director and/or Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program Provide nutritious snacks and lunches Provide adequate equipment and activities Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies Be familiar with emergency procedures 2. Supervise children in the Pre-school Ensure children are supervised at all times Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and story telling Build children's esteem Comfort children Establish routines and provide positive guidance Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable Implement positive discipline when required Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand Observe children and make note of progress Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner 3. Communicate with parents and members of the community Discuss children's development with parents Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate Participate in community activities Promote literacy and early education 4. Maintain program administration Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child's progress Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential client files Develop daily activity plans Monitor the program budget 5. Perform other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge - The applicant must have proficient knowledge in the following areas: child development and early education theories and practices safe and appropriate activities for children relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times an understanding of any cultural environments specific to the children attending Skills - The applicant must demonstrate the following skills: team building skills supervisory skills analytical and problem solving skills decision making skills effective verbal and listening communications skills stress management skills time management skills teaching skills Personal Attributes - The applicant must demonstrate the following personal attributes: be respectful possess cultural awareness and sensitivity be flexible demonstrate sound work ethics be consistent and fair be compassionate and understanding be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment

The applicant must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of Day Care Worker. The applicant would normally attain the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the position through completion of a post-secondary Early Education Program combined with related day care and/or preschool teaching experience. Equivalencies will be considered.

WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands : Caring for children can be physically demanding. The Preschool Teacher may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. The Preschool Teacher will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility, and may move throughout the community with children. The Preschool Teacher may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves.

Environmental Conditions : The Preschool Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times.

Sensory Demands : The Preschool Teacher may experience smells associated with toileting and children who are ill. There may be times that the environment is noisy and busy.

Mental Demands : Caring for children can be stressful. The Preschool Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

Qualification : Minimum of Bachelors Degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education. Must have an active teaching certification or be willing to work on obtaining one after hire.