Two-Year Old Preschool Teacher

Reports to: School Principal, Preschool Director, Assistant Preschool Director

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Two-Year Old Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with all DHHS and St. John’s Lutheran Church & School policies and procedures.

SCOPE

The Two-Year Old Preschool Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to teach young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with relevant DHHS and school requirements, policies and procedures. The Two-Year Old Preschool Teacher will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. Failure to provide adequate services may place children at risk.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children.

Main activities include but are not limited to:

-Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, social/emotional, intellectual, and

Spiritual needs of the children in the program.

-Serve provided nutritious snacks.

-Provide adequate equipment, curriculum, and activities for age-appropriate developmental

skill building according to program philosophy.

-Ensure equipment and facility are well maintained and safe at all times.

-Provide weekly lesson plans that parallel SJLS school mission and vision.

-Develop activities that introduce all academia concepts through a developmental, sensory

Process.

-Maintain daily/weekly skill building assessments, portfolios, keeping reports current and up-to-date at all times.

-Be familiar with health and safety emergency procedures.

2. Supervise children in the Preschool.

Main activities include but are not limited to:

-Ensure children are supervised at all times in keeping with SJLS standards and procedures.

-Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and storytelling.

-Build children’s esteem.

-Comfort and nurture children.

-Establish routines and provide positive guidance through discipleship guidelines and practices.

-Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.

-Implement positive discipline, through discipleship practices, when necessary.

-Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children, age-appropriately, understand.

-Observe children and notate developmental progress on a regular basis maintaining all records keeping current.

-Responsible for and being comfortable with changing diapers and cleaning changing areas. Placing soiled linens/diapers in provided receptacles.

-Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner.

3. Communicate with parents and members of the community.

Main activities to be achieved but are not limited to:

-Discuss children’s development with parents on a regular basis.

-Discuss identified concerns and needs with professionals as appropriate.

-Participate in community activities.

-Promote literacy and early education through hands on learning techniques.

4. Perform other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

The employee must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

- The applicant must have Preschool Credential (within 6 months) or have an Associate’s Degree. Must have knowledge and expertise in Child Development and Developmental Early Education theories and practices.

-Safe and age-appropriate skill building activities for preschool-aged children.

-Ensuring that children are well supervised, using SJLS standards and practices in keeping children safe at all times.

Skills

The employee must demonstrate the following skills:

-Team building skills.

-Supervisory skills for the health and safety of young children.

-Analytical and problem solving skills.

-Decision making skills.

-Effective verbal and listening communication skills.

-Stress management skills.

-Time management skills.

-Teaching skills.

Personal Attributes

The employee must maintain strict confidentiality in performing duties.

The employee must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

-Be respectful.

-Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.

-Be flexible.

-Demonstrate sound work ethics.

-Be consistent and fair.

-Be compassionate and understanding.

-Be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment.

-Conduct all professional interactions with the standards of Matthew 18.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

Caring for children can be physically demanding. The Two-Year Old Preschool Teacher may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. The Two-Year Old Preschool Teacher is required to bend, kneel and squat down to a young child’s level. The Two-Year Old Preschool Teacher will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility, and will be constantly moving throughout the classroom and playground with children. The Two-Year Old Preschool Teacher may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves.

Environmental Conditions

The Two-Year Old Preschool Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Two-Year Old Preschool Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times.

Sensory Demands

The Preschool Teacher may experience smells associated with toileting and children who are ill.

There may be times that the environment is noisy and busy.

Mental Demands

Caring for children can be stressful. The Two-Year Old Preschool Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person