Preschool Assistant Teacher Position

Open Arms Christian Preschool is a non-profit, ministry of River Road United Methodist Church and we're searching for a Full Time Assistant Teacher (10 month (Aug-May) or 12 month (Aug-July) to support our amazing Preschool Program. This position is a permanent full time position that continues with the school each year and can begin as early as May or in August for the new school year. Scheduled work hours are Monday - Friday (8:30am-5:00pm; with a 30 min. break) 40 hour work week guaranteed each week and will include all benefits after 90 days of employment. To be considered for this position candidate will have a love of Christ, be committed to the Education of young children, and have experience working with young children in a professional setting.

We are a private preschool program (9am-12pm) that also offers additional hours for children to attend the before school (8am-9am) and/or afterschool (12pm-5pm) programs. We operate as a Private School offering all our staff paid time during school closures including; teacher workweeks (2 weeks= 10 days per year), teacher in-service workdays (5 days), closures & holidays (15 days) , 2 weeks Christmas vacation (10 days), 1 week spring vacation (5 days), 1 week summer vacation (5 days), Personal Paid Days Off and paid days for all closure due to inclement weather. We also offer our staff paid trainings and access to online classes in Early Education to further their career in Early Education.

At our school we strive on professionalism, positivity, kindness, showing gratitude, giving one another grace and building togetherness. These behaviors towards one another are naturally developed around our church vision and mission. If you are looking for a professional private preschool where you can grow in your career and walk with Christ we are the school for you!

Apply today to be considered for this position at our non-profit Preschool!

Open Arms Christian Preschool provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. New employees are to submit to all pre-employment and employment screening procedures (e.g., educational requirements, criminal history background, health exam, sworn disclosure, etc.) as may be reasonably and lawfully required by Employer. An employee’s initial and continued employment with the Preschool is contingent on his or her successful completion of such screenings and continued compliance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18