What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Teacher (Three- & Four-Year-Old Classrooms) - Acts 2 Early Learning Program position at Acts 2 United Methodist Church?
About Us
The Acts 2 Early Learning Program is a full-time, faith-based early childhood program devoted to loving, teaching, and nurturing children while supporting their families. We foster children's growth across every area of development by providing a safe, welcoming, and high-quality learning environment where every child is valued and experiences God's love.
Our core values guide everything we do:
- Welcome All
- Love Authentically
- Let Your Light Shine
Position Summary
The Master Teacher serves as an instructional leader for our Three- and Four-Year-Old classrooms, partnering with the Program Director to ensure high-quality teaching, consistent classroom practices, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
This position combines classroom teaching with coaching and mentoring responsibilities. The Master Teacher models best practices, supports Lead and Assistant Teachers, helps implement curriculum, and provides a calm, encouraging presence throughout the program.
This position also serves as the program's primary closing supervisor. During afternoon and evening hours, the Master Teacher may serve as the senior staff member on site, providing leadership, supporting staff, responding to parent needs, and ensuring the safe and orderly operation of the program until closing.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Program Director to develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Serve as a classroom teacher while modeling excellence in early childhood education.
- Coach, mentor, and support Lead and Assistant Teachers.
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
- Maintain compliance with Oklahoma DHS licensing standards.
- Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in classrooms as program needs require.
- Serve as the designated closing supervisor, ensuring classrooms remain appropriately staffed, licensing requirements are maintained, and the facility closes safely and efficiently.
- Provide leadership and operational decision-making when the Program Director and Assistant Director are not on site.
- Support teachers in resolving classroom challenges and parent concerns while maintaining a calm, professional presence.
Qualifications
Required
- Oklahoma DHS Master Teacher certification (or eligibility), including completion of at least the Certificate of Mastery.
- Experience leading an early childhood classroom.
- Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to mentor and encourage other teachers.
- Demonstrated ability to lead staff and make sound decisions while serving as the senior staff member on site.
Preferred
- Administrative or supervisory experience in an early childhood setting.
- Experience serving as a lead teacher, closing supervisor, or acting administrator in an early childhood program.
- Experience coaching or training educators.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (church pays 50% of employee-only premium)
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Employer-paid continuing education
- On-site childcare (subject to availability)
Schedule
Monday-Friday
Typical hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m. (schedule may vary based on program needs)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20