What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at Christ Church Preschool-Childcare?
About Us
Christ Church Preschool-Childcare has provided services to our School Family for over 55 years! We are a quality, private-pay early learning center with Gold rating through Step Up to Quality and proud partner of Preschool Promise. We offer a preschool program for children ages 3-5 years and childcare program for children as early as 6 weeks of age through preschool-age.
Christ Church Preschool is looking to hire a qualified, friendly and enthusiastic Preschool Teacher for 2026-2027 school year! We are a Gold-Rated, high quality program with an excellent reputation. Previous teaching experience required.
PURPOSE: To provide a warm, creatively nurturing and safe learning environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To offer a developmentally appropriate program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of both the individual child and the group.
- To include one's whole self to interact with the children and to encourage their involvement in activities. Activities are designed to develop self-esteem, build relationships, and encourage safe expression of feelings.
- To prepare a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean and appealing, and encourages the child to grow, wonder and explore.
- To plan weekly lesson plans based on a curriculum outline using The Creative Curriculum through SmartTeach (online).
- To establish and maintain healthy, consistent communications with parents on a routine informal basis, as well as during bi-annual Parent Conferences.
- To observe, record, and report significant individual and group behavior.
- To use Conscious Discipline techniques that are consistent.
- To keep staff informed of program goals and developments with children, parents, and Administration.
- To attend mandatory monthly staff meetings and partake in any necessary trainings required per Preschool Promise, ODJFS/Step Up to Quality, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A four-year degree in Education or related field, OR two-year degree in Early Childhood or related field, OR CDA certificate,
- Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children,
- Evidence of emotional maturity and stability,
- Evidence of sufficient security and judgment to handle crisis situations and to use supervision constructively,
- Have mobility, strength, flexibility within the classroom and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Christ Church Preschool-Childcare provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Types: Contract, Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15