Preschool Teacher

PRESCHOOL PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

POSITION: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Preschool Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 18 years of age and provide evidence of a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education Units. Prior to employment, candidate must provide TB test showing negative or non-active results, as well as a fingerprint clearance. The employee is required to become CPR and First Aid Certified within the first 90 days of employment. (Fingerprint clearance and First Aid classes are offered at Immanuel’s expense.) If the employee has not completed the above requirements within the given time frame, they will not be allowed to come back to work until they are in compliance.

PURPOSE:

To serve the church by providing a loving, Christian environment to the students of Immanuel Lutheran Preschool; supporting the director; and maintaining a clean and safe environment for the children, while supporting the Mission, Vision and Values of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (see attached). Instruct and prepare students for kindergarten.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Comply with California Licensing Regulation Title 22 at all times. Including but not limited to ratio numbers; min. of 12 ECE Units; current CPR and First Aid Certification.

2. Coordinate with other pre-kindergarten teacher(s) to prepare and implement age appropriate lesson plans for the class within written vision and direction of the director and Immanuel Lutheran Preschool.

3. Provide instructional leadership with daily activities.

4. Be able to work well as a team.

5. Be a Christian role-model representing Immanuel Lutheran.

6. Be flexible and able to adapt.

7. Monitor children for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning and playing environment.

8. Administer minor first aid.

9. Perform housekeeping for the purpose of maintaining a safe, orderly and sanitary environment.

10. Confer with parents, children, staff, supervisors, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information.

12. Report observations and incidents (e.g. accidents, inappropriate behavior, violations of rules, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to the director.

13. Participate in various meetings (e.g. staff development, staff meetings, etc.) for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving ones skills and knowledge.

14. Perform other job related duties as assigned for the purpose of supporting the director and staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES

SKILLS: Must be focused and alert to meet the changing conditions.

KNOWLEDGE: Required to diligently enforce safety rules and California Licensing Regulations. Write routine documents (e.g. accident reports, notes to director and parents), speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.

ABILITY: Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with different groups (e.g. parents, staff, children); fostering positive relationships; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; exhibiting tact, patience, kindness and a positive attitude.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, use hands to finger; reach with arms; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, kneel, stoop crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell.

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in an indoor environment and in reasonable outside weather conditions during outdoor play.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riverside, CA 92506: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18