Childrens Lighthouse of Mansfield is seeking a Part-Time Teacher to join our team!

Thank you for your interest in Childrens Lighthouse of Mansfield. We are seeking to build an exemplary staff and leadership team that are inspired, energetic, passionate, and committed!

O*ur Mission:*

Childrens Lighthouse of Mansfield is a premier private school committed to providing exceptional educational childcare. Our mission is to provide a clean, safe and loving environment where each child can flourish academically and socially in order to reach their full potential. Our curriculum is specially designed to encourage the development of each child’s character values and physical wellness by nurturing their brains, bodies and best behaviors.

I. Experience/Education

A. At least 18 years of age (25 if van driving responsibility)

B. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

C. Knowledge and understanding of all current State and Local regulations.

II. Physical Demands

A. Will frequently lift as in lifting, carrying, walking with and holding infants and children.

B. Required to stand up to 90% of the day.

C. Must be able to stoop, bend and sit on a child’s level.

D. Able to physically and mentally interact and react to children on the playground and/or in the classroom and attend to their needs.

III. Classroom Environment:

A. Provide a positive and nurturing environment for the children.

B. Responsible for health and safety of the children – not excessive accidents

C. Consistently keep clean and maintain the children’s areas (including bathrooms)

D. Maintains and effective room arrangement- permanent, no running spaces, shelves used as dividers, Material at child level

E. Maintain Learning wall, Parent board and Teacher board

F. Children’s art displayed

G. Equipment out and children taught to use it properly

H. Follows class schedule

I. Provides consistent and constant supervision of all children. Children never left alone.

J. Shelves have toys and manipulatives attractively displayed and labeled

IV. Planning
A. Lesson plans followed

B. Lesson plans reflect current curriculum and Character Value

C. Circle time, story time and music planned and carried through

D. An organized and structured daily schedule is implemented daily.

V. Teaching Skills
A. Enjoys children and expresses genuine interest in them

B. Speaks with calm, gentle voice

C. Listens carefully and respectfully

D. Teaches children to problem solve

E. Utilizes teachable moments

F. Must be able to focus on individual while being aware of what is happening everywhere

G. Uses positive statements, is positive role-model

H. Interacts consistently with children

I. Must be able to maintain orderly, calm environment

J. Supports cultural differences

K. Ability to move from one activity to another without chaos

L. Maintains positive parent interaction

M. Provides teacher made enrichments

N. Teacher encourages positive behavior, often getting down to child’s level)

O. Children allowed to make choices

P. Uses Redirection

Q. Transitions used consistently.

VI. General Areas
A. Completed and submits all records as required, including time sheets, attendance sheets, incident reports and any other required materials.

B. Supports all Children’s Lighthouse policies and procedures as states in manuals, handbooks, and official memos.

C. Has energy level to do the job

C. Good role model including attendance, dress code, attitude

D. Does not participate in gossip

G. Open to change - Flexible and able to adapt

H. Team member providing support to Lead Teacher and all other staff

I. Participates in extra-curricular activities of center

J. Attends staff meetings

K Evidence of interest in self-development and professional growth

L. Evidence of emotional maturity and stability

M. Evidence of sufficient security and judgment to handle crisis situations and to use supervision constructively.

N. Able and willing to accept direction, feedback and evaluation.

O. Completes additional miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mansfield, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person