A qualified teacher demonstrates an understanding of developmentally appropriate

practices for students preparing for an advanced Kindergarten program. The teacher is

responsible for interacting with children and their families, implementing and observing

developmentally appropriate curriculum that exposes children to language and literacy,

math, science, art, music as well as religious and cultural studies. The teacher is assigned

to a designated classroom and is responsible to ensure that the room is set up to reinforce

and challenge students on curriculum, as well as reflects themed projects. Teachers

prepare and implement daily schedules, lesson plans to ensure the growth and

development of children in their care, to include use of onsite Media/Library Center and

Science Lab. The Teacher assists the director in planning and preparing for offsite

programs, events and field trips to ensure the children are getting the most out of the

opportunity.

Overview Teacher Duties:

- Have an understanding of Preschool and Kindergarten standards and grade level

expectations

- Be a role model of Christian love, faith, truthfulness, and virtue, both in the classroom

and in personal life.

- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use

both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social

development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.

- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs,

determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote

learning and development at home. Complete bi-annual progress reports and maintain

student assessments and portfolios.

- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and

interests. Methods should establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects,

and teachers communicate those objectives to children. Employ a variety of methods that

will provide for teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, academic, physical and

social.

- Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and

safety. Organize and label students work areas, materials, and display students' work in a

manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills.

- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons, individual activities,

group projects that promote learning approved curricula, extension materials and

community outings.

Spiritual Requirements:

- Profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

- Commitment to personal spiritual growth and healthy lifestyle

- Consider this job a ministry

Education Requirement: Child Development Units required

Experience Requirement: A minimum of 2 years prior experience working in a

Kindergarten Prep (Pre-K) environment as a teacher.

Minimum Position Requirements:

- Live Scan

- CPR and First Aid Certified (can completed within 30 days of hire)

- Health Screening and TB Test

Physical Requirements:

- Able to be comfortable with prolonged sitting and standing

- Able to lift and hold up to 50 lbs.

- Able to squat to a child’s height and maintain eye contact at a child’s level

- Able to sit on the floor with children for prolonged periods of time

- Able to bend and reach from floor to waist several times throughout the day

- Able to crawl around on the floor and interact with the children in their space

- Able to do lifting and walking, as needed, to support program needs

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person