Dream City Christian School seeks a full time Assistant Preschool Teacher for our PreK-4's classroom to start in August 2024. Please apply at www.dreamcityschools.org/careers

Once the online application is submitted, we will be in touch.

Position: Assistant Preschool Teacher, PreK-4 's Classroom

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Director/Superintendent

General Description of Position:

Dream City Christian School is desiring appropriately classified and highly qualified professionals. All teacher assistants and break staff at Dream City Christian School are expected to demonstrate proficiency in their performance in each of the following competency standards:

1) Assist Lead Teacher with the day to day routine, and schedule of the classroom.
2) Upholds classroom and playground safety.
3) Provide high quality interaction with children and families.
4) Assist in maintaining a developmental appropriate, Christ-centered classroom.
5) Collaborates with Lead Teachers, Co-Workers, and Others.
6) Engages in Professional Development and Responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old, and have at least 6 months of Early Childhood experience in a State licensed facility.
• Must have a valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance card
• Be committed to a relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced in his/her character and how he/she interacts as a team member.
• Be willing to participate in an environment that seeks to reflect and teach Biblical truth.
• Support the school’s Mission Statement and philosophy.
• Ability to interact and establish relationships with parents, staff, and students in a professional manner.
• Exhibit qualities required for the position which include but are not limited to: excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, proficient computer skills, articulate in writing and speaking, exhibit independence, initiative, and sound judgment.
• High level of confidentiality.

Duties:

• Assist the Lead Teacher with the planning and implementing the lesson for the classroom.
• Maintaining the regular learning environment, including routines and activities in the absence of the lead teacher.
• Research and record 18 hours of In-service Training Hours that are age appropriate for your job assignment required by the State of Arizona and Dream City Christian School by the end of the contract year, June 30th.
• Fully understands that Dream City Christian School is committed to following the State of Arizona guidelines.
• Perform any clerical duties assigned by the Lead teacher.
• Supervises students in the classroom, and playgrounds.
• Participates in schoolwide or level specific extra-curricular activities.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Physical Requirements:

May require: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. (See Employee Guide) Incumbents may be exposed to bodily fluids.

Statement of Faith:

1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God (II Timothy 3:15; II Peter 1:21).

2. We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1; Matthew 28:19; John 10:30).

3. We believe in the deity of Christ (John 10:33); His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:35); His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15, 7:26); His miracles (John 2:11); His vicarious and atoning death (I Corinthians 15:3, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 2:9); His resurrection (John 11:25, I Corinthians 15:4); His Ascension to the right hand of the Father (Mark 16:19); His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11, Revelation 19:11).

I affirm my personal agreement with Dream City Christian School’s Statement of Faith, agree to live consistently with the Statement of Faith, and agree not to act or advocate against the Statement of Faith.

Dream City Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. As a private Christian school with a mission to maximize the God-given potential of each student, the law protects Dream City Christian School’s freedom to exercise its religion in employment decisions.

Signature: ____________________________________ Printed Name: ______________________________

*As a condition of employment, employees must:

• Agree to the Statement of Faith
• Agree to and clear a fingerprint check.
• The assistant teacher or break staff may be a full-time or part-time position
• Paid Time Off accrual as determined in the Employee Guide
• Full benefits based on number of hours worked as part of the Dream City Christian School employee group.
• Hours per day shall favor the needs of the school.
• The employee agrees to perform duties according to the policies/regulations of the School Board.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Assistant Preschool Teacher: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TB Test with cleared results (Required)
• AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Glendale, AZ 85308 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person