St. Odilia Preschool is seeking loving and energetic persons to assist in play-based preschool environments grounded in faith and love. Assistant teachers work cooperatively with a lead teacher and other staff members to provide a well-organized, safe and positive environment for children. The ideal candidate wants to work with young children and is willing to be active and engaged with classroom explorations. Assistant teachers are vital to helping children discover, learn, and support the mission of St. Odilia Preschool, serving children 24-months to 5 years of age.
Full-time positions are 12-month positions with a 40-hour week schedule and benefit eligible. Part-time positions available 1:00-5:30pm and scheudle for five days.
St. Odilia Preschool believes children should…
-be given opportunities to freely explore their interests
-experience the world using all their senses and know it is okay to be messy
-learn through play to develop social, emotional, and self-regulation skills
-embrace nature and spending time outdoors
-be supported socially, emotionally, and spiritually
Learn more about St. Odilia Preschool: https://stodiliaschool.org/preschool
St. Odilia Preschool values…
-play-based classrooms filled with laughter, joy, and generosity of spirit
-maintaining a culture that honors different developmental stages
-respecting children’s ideas, experiences, and interests
-establishing strong relationships with children and parents
-positive behavior guidance through redirection and natural/logical consequences
-understanding that all children are called by God
-a collaborative and supportive learning community of early childhood professionals
QUALIFICATIONS
-Must meet DHS Rule 3 requirements for assistant teacher.
-Ability to collaborate and work well with other teaching staff to create a warm environment that is developmentally appropriate for preschool aged children and aligns with our play-based teaching philosophies.
-Excited to work with preschool aged children.
-Builds positive and professional relationships with administration, coworkers, students, and families.
-Able to enforce required safety procedures and policies of St. Odilia Preschool.
-Experience working with young children, CDA preferred.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
St. Odilia Preschool is dedicated to providing the best care for children and families in a faith-filled community. If called to share in this commitment, please submit a letter of interest and resume to the Preschool Director, Ashley Perron-Knutson at Preschool@stodilia.org. Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received and will be accepted until the positions are filled.