What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler Teacher position at Salisbury Christian School (Early Learning Center)?
DESCRIPTION:
Salisbury Christian School is accepting applications for a full-time Toddler Teacher at our Early Learning Center. We are seeking a nurturing, energetic, and creative educator who displays genuine care for young children and the ability to effectively manage a developmentally appropriate environment that promotes academic, social/emotional, and spiritual growth. Applicants should hold (or be willing to obtain) qualifications as an Infant/Toddler Teacher according to the Maryland Office of Child Care (bachelor's degree in early childhood education preferred) and be prepared to articulate an active faith in Jesus Christ.
JOB PURPOSE:
A Lead Teacher in Salisbury Christian School's Early Learning Center is more than a caregiver — they are a disciple-maker who brings their faith into every dimension of classroom life. This role encompasses all aspects of planning, organizing, and implementing an effective instructional and child care program grounded in a Biblical worldview, supporting the educational, spiritual, social, and emotional development of children in the Infant, Toddler, or PreKindergarten-2 classrooms. ELC Lead Teachers who guide and encourage young learners at every stage of early development while nurturing their growth in Christ.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
- Demonstrate knowledge of developmental characteristics of age group(s) taught;
- Prepare appropriate weekly lesson plans including instructional objectives, planned activities, Biblical integration, assessments, and resources;
- Provide care for children, such as setting schedules and routines, feeding, changing diapers, cleaning rooms and toys, et cetera;
- Develop and encourage age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children learn basic skills and concepts, such as communication, manners, sharing, et cetera.
- Maintain a safe environment by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional issues and reporting concerns to staff and parents;
- Support children in learning positive behaviors and providing guidance or approved discipline, as needed;
- Maintain documentation and records as required;
- Work cooperatively with parents to help children progress towards educational and behavioral goals;
- Demonstrate ability to inspire learning and cultivate relationships with students;
- Assist with enlarging the vision and mission of Salisbury Christian School;
- Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian role modeling;
- Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ and assist them in making positive life choices;
- Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout all activities;
- Keep the Administration adequately informed of serious student issues;
- Recognize the need for good public relations and represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public;
- Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration;
- Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and Administration;
- Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
- Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned;
- Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth;
- Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school;
- Support the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible;
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Administration.
REQUIRED SPIRITUAL QUALITIES:
- Have received Jesus Christ as your personal Savior;
- Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living;
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Be in whole-hearted agreement with Salisbury Christian School’s Foundational
- documents;
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Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others including a
- commitment to God’s Biblical standards for sexual conduct (Luke 6:40);
- Be a member in good standing at an evangelical church that has a Statement of Faith in agreement with the SCS Statement of Faith;
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Show by example the importance of Scripture study and memorization, prayer,
- witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ;
- Have the Spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go.”
ESSENTIAL PERSONAL QUALITIES:
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Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and be prepared to assist them in that task;
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Demonstrate the qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, punctuality, organization, and professionalism;
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Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism;
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Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty,
and agreement with school policy;
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Use acceptable English in written and oral communication;
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Speak with clear articulation;
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Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority;
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Notify the administration of inability to support any policy;
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Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately;
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Place administrative ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities;
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Make an effort to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the community.
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1-3 years working in an educational or childcare setting preferred.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High school diploma (bachelor’s degree strongly preferred);
- Must hold or be willing to obtain Maryland Office of Child Care credentials as a Lead Teacher.
- Sit and stand for extended periods of time;
- Lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
- Frequently move about inside campus buildings and outside on the grounds;
- Exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer;
- Possess close vision, distance vision, and depth perception;
- See and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
- Stand, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl;
- Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels;
- Speak in audible tones so as to be understood clearly in normal classrooms.
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Salary : $24,000 - $40,000