What are the responsibilities and job description for the Christian Preschool Teacher position at Highway Christian Academy?
Highway Christian Academy – Fredericksburg, VA
Full-time | In-person
Highway Christian Academy is a Christ-centered private school committed to providing a strong academic foundation rooted in Biblical principles. Our goal is to partner with families to nurture students spiritually, academically, and socially in a supportive learning environment.
Highway Christian Academy is seeking a Preschool Teacher / Early Childhood Teacher for children ages 3–5 years old. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing classroom environment, implement engaging early learning activities, and integrate Christian values into daily instruction.
This position is ideal for educators passionate about early childhood education, child development, and Christian education.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans for preschool students
- Teach foundational early literacy, math, science, and social skills
- Foster social, emotional, and spiritual development
- Lead activities that promote gross motor development and physical activity
- Maintain a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment
- Use effective classroom management and behavior guidance techniques
- Monitor and assess student progress
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding student development
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom
- Collaborate with teachers and staff on school events and activities
- Supervise teaching assistants or volunteers when assigned
- Participate in staff meetings and professional development
- Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Previous experience working with preschool or Pre-K students
- Strong understanding of child development and early childhood education best practices
- Ability to create engaging and developmentally appropriate learning activities
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in spoken English for instructional purposes (CEFR B2 or higher)
As a Christian school, teachers must:
- Be professing Christians
- Actively attend a local church
- Be committed to integrating a Biblical worldview into teaching and classroom interactions
- Preschool or Pre-K classroom experience
- Lesson planning and curriculum implementation
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Early childhood assessment
Fredericksburg, VA – In person