Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Saint Marys Hall

San Antonio, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Background, Apple iPhone/iPad/iPod Applications, Application Integration, Communication Skills, Educational Technology, Faculty Administration, Home Inspections, Kindergarten, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Organizational Skills, School Attendance, Student Conduct, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
Job description

Position Description
Saint Mary's Hall anticipates hiring a full-time Assistant Kindergarten Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The Mission of Saint Mary's Hall is to prepare students for success in college and fulfillment in life.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in education and teacher certification preferred
• Applicants must have a passion for working with students in a classroom setting
• Excellent classroom management skills to facilitate a safe, nurturing, and positive academic environment
• Prior experience working with children in an organized setting

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities to the General Community:
• Assist students with exercises and class activities, concentrating efforts with small groups of students and individuals as necessary
• Assist individual students when needed
• Compile, prepare and organize materials and classroom for instruction and activities
• Assist in cleaning and storing of materials after completion of activities
• Reinforce all knowledge and skills taught by the Lead Teacher
• Model proper behavior and play
• Prepare daily snacks for students
• Assist teachers by recording attendance and monitoring student work
• Communicate all parent requests to the Lead Teacher in a timely manner
• Refer all parent concerns and queries to the Lead Teacher related to student performance and or behavior
• Attend parent conference or share observations with parents with the knowledge and
consent of the Lead teacher either during formal conference time or at
any given time
• Interact with various individuals such as teachers, administrators, staff, parent volunteers, etc.
• Substitute as the Lead Teacher as needed
• Escort students to other areas on campus, monitoring student behavior, checking home materials/folders and running errands as deemed necessary by the Lead Teacher
• Supervise and assist students during drop-off and pick-up, in the halls, on field trips, during classroom work time, lunch and on school grounds
• Coordinate and/or participate in special programs or projects as assigned
• Attend staff meetings and participate in in-service trainings as required
• Receive and respond to inquiries and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility
• Keep abreast of state standards of education in curriculum and instruction
• Attend training, workshops, etc. as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills
• Perform related duties as required

Additional Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of an orderly environment and clean classroom materials
• Responsible, in collaboration with the Lead Teacher, for the safety and physical well-being of the students at all times

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Attitude of collegiality and to be able to communicate effectively, positively and collaboratively with educational team and especially parents
• Ability to build and foster positive, professional relationships with parents
• Positive ambassador for Saint Mary's Hall in the larger community
• Ability to meet the demands and challenges of a fast-paced work environment and demonstrate flexibility as needed
• Possess a good working knowledge of and/or a familiarity with a variety of instructional technology such as Windows applications, iPad integration, interactive whiteboard, and student portfolio applications and a willingness to implement new instructional technology initiatives

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
• Work in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods
• May occasionally work events, nights, or weekends
• Must be able to teach, instruct, and communicate with students, parents, coworkers, visitors, and other professionals
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

About the Company

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Saint Marys Hall