Calvary Preschool Teacher

Summary

Part time position teaching preschoolers in weekday classes through direct teaching 

Status

Part time, paid per session

Schedule

Arrive at school by 8:30 a.m. The teaching day ends at 11:30 but teachers stay until 12:30 planning for the next school day. The Preschool runs from Monday to Thursday during the school year but exact days will be dependent on the classroom assignment.

Qualifications

• An individual who declares a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Gift of teaching
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Education or working on that degree
• Experience and background in Early Childhood
• Agreement with mission and philosophy of Calvary Preschool
• Agreement with mission and doctrinal statement of Calvary Church
• An individual who has a love of children

Relationships

• Accountable to the Director of Preschool
• Accountable to the Preschool Committee
• Responsible for the children under their care
• Responsible to the parents of children in their care

Duties

• Plan daily lessons and secure necessary teaching aids  Arrive at school no later than 8:30 a.m.
• Responsible to set up room with the help of the classroom aide
• Work with other staff in use of the gym, library, playgrounds and Kiddie gym.
• Plan appropriate field trips for their class
• Greet children at the door and dismiss them to their parents
• Work with children on a one-to-one basis or small groups during activity time.
• Direct activities and implement lessons planned for the day including circle time
• Assist children and aide in clean up
• Responsible to maintain supplies, equipment and toys in classroom and closet and to keep the orderly
• Responsible for classroom management and student discipline
• Keep parents informed through newsletters, conversations at the class, email or phone calls.
• Work with parents in any possible way
• Remain until all the children are dismissed and room is clean and in good order for the next class.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Light physical work requirements (lifting 10-20 lbs.), sitting, prolonged standing, potential reaching, climbing.