The People

Our staff was selected based on their experience, educations, love and respect for children. All staff and regular volunteers fulfill the requirements of the State of Arizona Health Services (ADHS) Day Care Licensure Division. All staff and regular volunteers also meet the compliance requirements of the Diocese of Tucson for the safety of children.

To have a stable, quality program, every effort is made to retain our staff members and to insure their ongoing education. Staff members are required to complete 25 Continuing Education/In-Service hours per year. 

Teacher Qualifications/Education:

1. Bachelors degree an early childhood education emphasis and/or elementary education certificate;
2. 5 years experience as an assistant teacher at St. Thomas and working towards a bachelors degree;
3. CDA or AA Degree;
4. Continuous participation in on-going professional education

Experience

Minimum two years experience with young children in a licensed preschool/child care setting.

Teaching Assistant Qualifications/Education:

1. High school graduate
2. CDA or AA degree in early childhood education strongly recommended
3. Continuous participation in on-going professional education.

Experience:

Minimum two years successful work experience with young children in a licensed preschool/child care facility.

Additional requirements for all staff:

1. Verification of educational preparation;
2. 2 personal and 2 professional references;
3. Proof of negative T.B. test or X-ray within the previous year prior to employment;
4. State of Arizona Fingerprint background check;
5. Proof of current immunizations against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, and tetanus;
6. Current certification for CPR and 1st aide.

If you have any further questions about our teachers, please feel free to contact us.