Preschool Teacher

SUMMARY

The Faith Preschool Teacher will be responsible for the general supervision and management of a class with children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, supervises, and implements the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school, including our Bible curriculum

• Gears the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, special needs, talents, and individual style and pace of learning

• Treats children with dignity and respect

• Helps children to become aware of their roles as integral members of a group

• Manages the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom

• Attends all general staff meetings and conducts individual classroom staff meetings as needed

• Works together with the Assistant Teacher(s) as a team

• Implements methods for effectively utilizing the services of classroom the Assistant Teacher(s)

• Plans and implements methods of establishing a positive liaison with parents of children

• Conducts parent conferences on children’s school adjustment and/or classroom behavior as needed

• Conducts ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the development levels of children

• Complies with emergency procedures

• Follows, adheres, and implements guidelines as indicated in the Faith Church Employee Handbook and Faith Preschool Teacher Handbook

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

Spiritual

• Mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ

• Lives an exemplary life based on clear Biblical principles

• Supports Faith Church Core Beliefs, Core Values, and Purpose Statement Personal

• Values team unity

• Approachable, teachable, personable, flexible, and resourceful

• Self-motivated and well-ordered in personal life

• Empathetic and exhibits the fruit of the Holy Spirit

• Represents Jesus Christ and Faith Church in a positive, friendly, and winsome way Professional

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably, in education)

• Professionally trained as a teacher of young children especially in field of education

• Demonstrated experience working with young children

• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

TIME COMMITMENT:

As determined by the Faith Preschool Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct reports

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and use of hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a classroom environment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.74 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17