Preschool Teaching Assistant and Extended Day Monitor

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh is seeking a Preschool Assitant Teacher (for ages 2 – 5 years old) to join St. Raphael Preschool in Raleigh, NC. The assistant teacher will provide a safe, nurturing, faith-filled environment for children while maintaining the overall supervision of students and daily class functions. 

Key responsibilities:

• Engage children in socialization and play-based learning that is developmentally age-appropriate and follows the Diocese of Raleigh Preschool Standards. 
• Work effectively with a Lead Teacher and participate in ongoing collaboration and planning with the preschool director and colleagues. 
• Establish positive and effective family relations through ongoing parent communication. 
• Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions. 
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• Minimum Requirements:
• Two years of experience working with young children
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of work experience with young children ages 2–5 years old. 
• Previous experience in a play-based early childhood center. 
• Exhibits great love and patience for children. 
• Effective written and spoken communication 
• A practicing Catholic preferred with thorough knowledge of the Catholic faith and ability to communicate it to a wider audience in both words and actions.