Hours: M-F 7:30am-3:30pm
Description: It is the responsibility of all employees of the School of Saint Mary to carry out the mission: Guided by the virtues of the Blessed Mother Mary, we form minds and hearts to glorify God and serve others.
It is expected that a teacher ensures all Diocesan curriculum is taught, keep accurate records, evaluate students, communicate with administration and parents, maintain discipline, and create a positive learning environment.
Duties specific to a Preschool Lead Teacher are listed below:
• Plan weekly lesson plans in detail using the Diocesan Early Childhood Curriculum as a guide.
• Implement the daily classroom program while maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Participate in and guide the play of preschool students during assigned times of supervision.
• Provide students with instruction in the Catholic Faith.
• Maintain a cooperative, working relationship with parents through open communication via newsletters, emails, phone calls, and meetings.
• Assist with all preschool students' needs, including lunch, toileting, injuries, and illnesses.
• Prepare and facilitate Parent-Teacher conferences for all classroom students.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings, Diocesan in-service and other professional development days as required.
• Accumulate and document 15 hours of continuing education per year according to state accreditation requirements.
• Accumulate and document 5 hours of religious faith formation per year according to Diocesan requirements.
• Receive CPR and First Aid training bi-annually.
• Administer the Brigance Early Childhood Assessment to eligible preschool students.
Skills/Qualifications:
• Committed to the Catholic faith and Christian living
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field
• Oklahoma State Department of Education certification in Early Childhood
• Organizational Skills
• Physical Stamina
• Previous classroom experience is preferred
Please submit a resume to eileen.ames@schoolofsaintmary.com to apply.
