What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Teacher - K2 position at Kingdom Heights Preparatory School?
Position Title: K2 Teacher
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Employment Type: Full-Time (School Year)
Reports To: Early Childhood Coordinator
About Kingdom Heights Preparatory School
Kingdom Heights Preparatory School is a Christ-centered school in Huntsville, Alabama, committed to cultivating wisdom, virtue, and a love for learning through a time-tested, Biblically grounded curriculum. Our mission is to partner with families in the spiritual, intellectual, and moral formation of students from the earliest years.
Position Overview
We are seeking a joyful, nurturing, and Christ-loving educator to serve as a K2 Teacher. This teacher will provide a structured, loving, and developmentally appropriate environment that lays the foundation for our Formation Academy with the goal to develop a love for reading and learning, while reinforcing Biblical truths and habits.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Employment Type: Full-Time (School Year)
Reports To: Early Childhood Coordinator
About Kingdom Heights Preparatory School
Kingdom Heights Preparatory School is a Christ-centered school in Huntsville, Alabama, committed to cultivating wisdom, virtue, and a love for learning through a time-tested, Biblically grounded curriculum. Our mission is to partner with families in the spiritual, intellectual, and moral formation of students from the earliest years.
Position Overview
We are seeking a joyful, nurturing, and Christ-loving educator to serve as a K2 Teacher. This teacher will provide a structured, loving, and developmentally appropriate environment that lays the foundation for our Formation Academy with the goal to develop a love for reading and learning, while reinforcing Biblical truths and habits.
Key Responsibilities
- Create a safe, welcoming, and Christ-honoring classroom environment.
- Plans and implements age-appropriate activities that encourage spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Incorporate developmentally appropriate pedagogy such as memorization, rich language exposure, music, and habits of attention and obedience.
- Utilizes and follows pre-k courses of study.
- Assess individual students and the overall class needs to guide instruction.
- Set learning objectives and design purposeful, developmentally appropriate lessons.
- Lead engaging activities using varied teaching methods to effectively meet learning goals.
- Promote and uphold consistent behavior expectations to maintain a positive, productive classroom environment.
- Use Scripture and prayer as part of daily routines.
- Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and classroom activities.
- Collaborate with early childhood staff and participate in professional development.
- Demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral communication.
- Maintain accurate records and submit required reports in a timely manner.
- Adhere to school policies, administrative procedures, local board policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and model high standards of professional ethics and leadership.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by school leadership.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging learning space.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable child care regulations and school policies.
- A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and agreement with the school's statement of faith.
- A love for young children and a calling to Christian education.
- Prior experience in early childhood education (preferably 2 years).
- Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
- CDA, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- 403(b) options
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition discount for children enrolled at Kingdom Heights Preparatory School
- Paid holidays and school breaks
- 16-22A-5(b).