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Camille Parker - Director of Preschool Ministries
I love everything about preschool: the curious little minds, the adventurous spirits, and the sweet little hearts of my children! I feel so blessed to be a part of St. Catherine's Preschool. I am an author and a Michigan native who has been in Texas for about 25 years. As a Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame graduate, I earned a B.A. in Early Elementary and Kindergarten Endorsement. With over 20 years of Early Childhood experience, I taught kindergarten in Westlake for Eanes ISD and have experience with early elementary and special education in Galveston, Texas, and South Bend, Indiana. In a
ddition, I taught private Pre-K in Austin before opening St. Catherine's Preschool in 2018.
My husband and I have been married for 20 years, and we have two teenage children: a son and a daughter. Our family includes a big sweet dog, a goofy cat, and backyard chickens. I look forward to meeting your little ones and making them an extended part of my family as we learn and grow together—and have a lot of fun doing it!
Favorite quotes:
"Highlight my strengths, and my weaknesses will disappear." - an old Maori proverb.
"Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire." - St. Catherine of Siena.
In 2023, the director credentialing program, the Texas Director, awarded Camille the
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St. Catherine's Fabulous Preschool Teachers
Ms. Tanya, 2's Teacher
Ms. Amy, 2's Teacher Assistant
Ms. Cassie, 2's Teacher Assistant
Ms. Marcella, 2's Teacher
Ms. Vivian, 2's Teacher Assistant
Ms. Juliana, 3's Teacher
Ms. Tracy, 3's Teacher Assistant
Ms. Andrea, 3's Teacher
Ms. Sharon, 3's Teacher Assistant
Ms. Jenny, 3's Teacher
Ms. Lisa, 3's Teacher Assistant
Ms. Linda, Pre-K Teacher
Ms. Katie, Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Ms. Lisa, Pre-K Teacher
Ms. JoAnn, Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Ms. Kathleen, Floater
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Do you love to play? Do you want to be a part of our St. Catherine's Preschool?We are currently looking for substitute teachers. If you are interested in applying, please send a resume to Camille Parker at Camille.Parker@stcatherine-austin.org. Include a cover letter briefly summarizing your experience and education, how your philosophy about teaching young children matches ours, and how this part-time teaching position fits into your life.
In addition, please apply on the Diocese of Austin website at:
Substitute Preschool Teacher - St. Catherine's Preschool
Our program is a play-based emergent curriculum. We are looking for substitute teachers to join our team!
This is the perfect position and workplace for you if:- You are excited to educate and make a difference in 2-5-year-old children’s lives.
- You recognize the value and importance of quality play-based learning.
- You appreciate playing and learning alongside children.
- You enjoy being on the floor, teaching, and interacting with children.
- You demonstrate God’s love through play, stories, and problem-solving.
- You are looking for a supportive, professional, and positive team to work with!
- Early childhood experience is preferred.
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Teacher Training
Our fabulous and talented teachers complete 24 pre-service training hours when initially hired. The content covered in the courses meets DFPS, Child Care Licensing standards for Texas child care providers. In addition, Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers also complete at least 24 hours each year of early childhood continuing education training. All teachers are CPR and First Aid certified.