Preschool Teacher

Northwest Christian Preschool is now accepting applications for a Preschool Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. Please submit a resume and the NCS Faculty application form, including the reference form.

Northwest Christian Preschool part of Northwest Christian Schools of Lacey on a beautiful 14-acre campus. NCS is the only Christian school in Thurston County offering education from preschool through 12th grade – all on one campus. Our three schools are:

• Northwest Christian Preschool: Preschool – Pre-K
• Northwest Christian Academy: Kindergarten – 8th grade
• Northwest Christian High School: 9th – 12th grade

The mission of Northwest Christian Schools is to provide a Christ-centered environment with a superior education that prepares students to have a positive impact in our world for Him.

JOB TYPE: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Part-time approx. 12 hours per week

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working with preschool age children
• Christian faith in Jesus Christ
• Preferred - 2-3 years of successful teaching experience
• Associates (AA) degree or higher
• Teaching experience in a Christian preschool

HOW TO APPLY

Email the following items to the NCP Director

• Completed application can be accessed at Employment - Northwest Christian Schools of Lacey - ncslacey.org
• Resume
• 2 Letters of recommendation (one must be from a previous/current supervisor)

QUALIFICATIONS*

The teacher shall:

• Conduct their life in a manner which demonstrates spiritual maturity, reflects the purpose and values of the school, and is consistent with the school doctrinal statement (Statement of Faith);
• Be a member in good standing of a local church, one having a doctrinal statement compatible with the school’s doctrinal statement;
• Demonstrate godly leadership in the classroom;
• Be willing to submit to and honor the standards outlined in the Employee Handbook

RESPONSIBILITIES*

Spiritual:

• Seeks to model in speech, actions, and attitude, a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ;
• Follows the Matthew 18 principal in dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff;
• to model in speech, actions, and attitude, a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ;
• Follows the Matthew 18 principal in dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff;

Instructional:

• Recognizes the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their child’s education and assists them in that task;
• Teaches classes as assigned, following prescribed scope and sequence;
• Integrates Biblical principles and a Christian philosophy of education consistent with the Statement of Faith of the school throughout the curriculum;
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his best;
• Employs a variety of instructional aids, methods, materials, and technology that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional;
• Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required;
• Maintains classroom management in the classroom and on the school premises for a good teaching environment;
• Informs the administration if unable to fulfill any duty assigned. Prepares adequate information and materials for the substitute teacher.

Non-Instructional:

• Cooperates with the board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school;
• Maintains regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress;
• Keeps student, parents, and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies, and gives sufficient notice of impending failure;
• Maintains a clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom;
• Supervises extra-curricular activities and outings as assigned;
• Supports the broader program of the school by attending extra-curricular activities as outlined in the staff handbook.

Professional:

• Utilizes educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth;
• Seeks the counsel of the director and colleagues, and communicates appropriately with parents, while maintaining a teachable attitude;
• Provides input and recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school;
• Attends and participates in scheduled devotional, in-service, faculty, school events;
• Knows the procedures for dealing with emergencies;
• Contributes to the general improvement of the school program;
• Performs any other duties which may be assigned by the administration.

Personal:

• Demonstrates the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality;
• Meets everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism;
• Develops and maintains rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with kindness, dignity, and consideration;
• Respectfully submits and is loyal to constituted authority;
• Maintains a personal appearance that is a model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and in agreement with school policy;
• Uses acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speaks with clear articulation;
• Recognizes the need for good public relations. Represents the school in favorable and professional manner to the constituency and general public.
• Places the teaching ministry ahead of outside or volunteer work;
• Makes an effort to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of community.

* May be amended as deemed appropriate by school administration.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 12 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22