Preschool Teacher

Sonshine Preschool is looking for a passionate and dedicated part-time teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children ages 2.5-3 years old. A love for early childhood education and a heart for Jesus are essential for this role. If you are committed to nurturing young minds and hearts, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to be a part of our wonderful team!

Employment: Part time (7am - 1:30pm)

Reports to: Preschool Director

Summary of Job: The Floater teacher takes direction from the lead teacher to keep the classroom running smoothly, assist with anything as needed. They will educate the children in a Christ-centered and biblically-oriented environment.

Required Spiritual Qualities:

• Committed to Jesus Christ as Lord and to Christian education.
• Seeks to live a life as His disciple.
• Stands as a positive Christian role model for students, staff and our larger community.
• Regularly attends church with a congregation that values and faith are consistent with the Restore Church and Sonshine Preschool.
• Be at all times, both in and out of school, a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God's biblical standards for sexual conduct. Luke 6:40.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all policies and procedures as stated in the Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Daycare Centers, and the Sonshine Preschool Employee Handbook.
• Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity.
• Plan and execute a developmentally appropriate program in coordination with your teaching partner
• Ensure the welfare, health, and safety of each child in your care
• Maintain appropriate records
• Maintain good communication with children, families, and co-workers
• Take care of school and church property
• Commit to growing professionally through staff development opportunities and special school events.

Competencies:

Establish positive relationships with parents/guardians/families by:

• Greeting each person warmly during drop off and pick up, sharing both positive and negative events of the child’s day, by taking an interest in the family as a whole, and by responding to parent/guardian/family questions and concerns.
• Maintaining confidentiality with information relating to parent(s)/guardian(s)/family and children, being careful what information is shared with other staff.
• Participating in activities with parent(s)/guardian(s)/family as assigned by the Lead Teacher.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• Maintaining current First-Aid and CPR certification during employment.
• At least 2 years experience in daycare-management.
• Must be able to pass a background check
• At least 18 years of age, and high school diploma or GED certificate required
• Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both upon hire and submit a new completed physical every 2 years
• Complete a training as required by DHS, and follow all guidelines for licensing.
• Be mentally and physically capable of supervising and caring for a group of children alone in a classroom
• Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have developmentally appropriate expectations
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pul, and carry children up to 35lbs.
• Agree to flexible hours.
• Have dependable transportation

Critical Gifts:

• Desire to teach children and parents for Christ
• Friendliness and a warmth towards people
• Comfortable having spiritual conversations with children and adults
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• An ability to evaluate self
• Self-starter
• Personal appearance that is neat
• Good personal cleanliness habits
• Willingness to pursue studies in child development

Other Duties:

Such other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s values.

Benefits: (Full Time Employee’s Only)

• PTO, Holiday Pay, Paid Training, Opportunity for bonuses, Employee Discounts (Tuition Discounts)

If you’re passionate about working with young children and want to be a part of our amazing team of professionals, please apply online at www.benbrookpreschool.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person