· A minimum bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or early Elementary Education

· A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or an early elementary classroom setting.

· A Texas Teaching Certification is a plus.

· Must complete 24 hours of required yearly training outlined by the Texas Health & Human Services Department

· Maintain Texas Minimum Standards

· Obtain a CPR certification and first aid training every two years.

· Obtain a valid Food Handlers certification every two years.

· Abide by Positive Guidance and Discipline Methods according to Texas Minimum Standards

· Establish and adjust course outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals, modifying plans based on student diagnostic and assessment procedures.

· Work with the PCBC Day School Director in implementing the PCBC Day School curriculum.

· Maintain students learning results by providing verbal instructional feedback; positive coaching; counseling, and disciplining students; planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results.

· Organize and participate in outside activities, such as games, gardening, and gross motor play, utilizing the outdoors for teaching opportunities.

· Assist the PreK lead teacher by recording, documenting learning accomplishments and behavior.

· Help parents by regularly providing academic information; suggesting available educational and social resources; promptly addressing parents’ concerns; answering questions and requests.

· Maintain professional and technical knowledge by being a member of the Early Childhood Christian Network.

· Review professional publications staying abreast of current trends in early childhood education.

· Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with the PCBC / PCBC Day School COVID-19 Response Plan and procedures.

· Demonstrate enthusiasm and show pleasure in working with and caring for young children.

· Show respect to and relate positively towards children and adults.

· Ensure classrooms have the supplies and resources ready at the start of each day.

· Document the occurrence of significant accidents/incidents and notify the Day School Director immediately.

· Other duties as assigned by the Director.

· Influenza vaccine is highly recommended at the onset of flu season and the COVID-19 vaccine is highly recommended, but not required.

· Must have organizational skills to keep an orderly and clean learning environment.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Proficient understanding and ability to use computer technology for the purpose of online virtual learning, lesson planning, writing, and completing training courses.

· Standing and walking for sustained periods of time; moving about on foot for lecturing and monitoring students in the classroom, as well as throughout the building and playground.

· Stooping, crouching, crawling, and kneeling---ability to assist young children with needs.

· Climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting --- ability to pick up small children as needed as well as for classroom setup purposes; occasional lifting between 20-40 pounds.

· The environment is primarily indoors, in a classroom, and will also include an outdoor classroom environment with intermittent hot and cold weather.

· Working with young children requires the ability to work with a wide variety of challenging behaviors and learning styles, diverse families, and co-workers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.