What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Education Lead Teacher position at Des Moines Christian School?
Purpose of Position: The Early Education Lead Teacher fulfills the mission of Des Moines Christian
School by equipping the minds and nurturing the hearts of our youngest learners. This position leads the
classroom and works as part of a classroom team committed to engaging children and fostering an
environment where children can flourish in developing a strong spiritual, social-emotional, and academic
foundation.
Position:
● Full Time Benefit Eligible / Calendar Year
● Hourly, at will employee
Reports To: Early Education Director of Learning and Development
Direct Reports: None
Qualifications:
● High School Diploma or GED required. AA or BA/BS in Education preferred.
● A minimum experience of 2 years in early education is required.
● In agreement with the Des Moines Christian School Statement of Faith.
● In agreement with the Des Moines Christian School Biblical Convictions for Christian Education.
● Regularly attends and is actively involved in a church that affirms historic Christian orthodoxy
(doctrine, faith, teaching, practice), consistent with the DMC Statement of Faith, through that
church’s public creed, confession, core beliefs, or statement of faith.
● Professing believer in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and committed to growing in relationship
with Him.
● Must be able to pass child abuse and background check.
● Various training prior to or able to obtain after hire: First Aid/CPR, Mandatory Child Abuse.
Reporting, Universal Precautions, Child Care Essential Pre-Service Training.
● Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
● Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children,
see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
Professional Profile:
● Committed to the mission of DMC: Equipping minds and nurturing hearts to impact the world for
Christ.
● A teacher and learner at heart who loves students of all ages and exudes enthusiasm for
shepherding the growth of children.
● Characterized with integrity and maintains confidentiality.
● Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
● Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
● Adapts communication style to suit different audiences.
● Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
● Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a part of a team.
● Demonstrates consistent spiritual leadership.
Responsibilities:
Instruction and Classroom Management
● Follows DMCS programming standards for Early Education excellence.
● Creates a safe, inviting and nurturing environment for children.
● Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans using DMCS approved curriculum.
● Maintains accurate and timely child records and assessment data using DMCS provided
electronic system.
● Integrates Biblical truth into all classroom learning.
● Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.
● Demonstrates competence in classroom management using positive discipline techniques.
● Collaborates with team in developing classroom plans and goals.
● Participates in meal/snack activities by assisting with preparing and serving food, eating with the
children and cleaning up after.
● Models appropriate behavior and provides feedback.
● Meets all applicable licensing regulations and guidelines.
Communication
● Maintains clear and consistent communication with room team to provide a seamless schedule
and staff transitions throughout the day.
● Promotes a welcoming classroom setting that encourages parent participation.
● Partners with parents through effective, consistent communication including but not limited to:
emails, newsletters, phone calls and conferences.
● Partners with parents to support, guide and share in their child’s growth and development.
● Cultivates positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities and community
contacts.
Other
● Serves others by enhancing the community at DMCS through active participation in school events
including but not limited to family fun nights and open houses.
● Attends staff meetings and completes professional development requirements.
● All other duties as assigned
