Preschool Teacher:
As a preschool classroom teacher, you will be responsible for providing developmentally appropriate care to children (ages 2-5) while maintaining and modeling Christian values to children, families, and staff at all times. This is a full-time position (40 hours/ per week) that includes a mandatory schedule of the core-instruction hours and participation in all required meetings, training and conferences. This position includes a highly competitive hourly rate, no health benefits, generous amount of PTO throughout the year and a large employee tuition discount. ECE units are required.
Part-time schedule may be an option
Childcare Responsibilities
● Provide developmentally appropriate care to children
● Follow and uphold the center's child development philosophy
● Create and implement curriculum expectations for the classroom
● Ensure curriculum is aligned with the school's vision
● Conduct observations and evaluations of staff
● Support in the creation of individualized plans for children
● Support play-based philosophy
● Manage and mentor staff in providing developmentally appropriate care to children
Communication
● Act as the main point of contact for parents
● Maintain ongoing partnership with Director
● Communicate updates and new policies to parents and staff
● Oversee timely creation of classroom curriculum, newsletter, and calendar
● Facilitate parent-teacher conferences and classroom team meetings
● Coordinate class events
● Manage parent volunteers
● Bring classroom, staff, and parent concerns to Director
Compliance and Safety
● Ensure compliance with the center's handbook and policies, as well as Title 22
● Oversee accident/incident reporting
● Support Director in addressing CCLD concerns
Christian Values
● Willingness to age appropriately share the gospel
● Must maintain compliance with Imagine Christian School code of ethics
● Must self-identify as a Christ follower
● Must model servant leadership
● Committed to Biblical peaceful conflict resolution (no gossip)
Management and Leadership
● Model punctuality and stewardship of materials
● Act as the first in command for children in the classroom when Owner is off campus
● Manage the program and the daily schedule and planned activities
● Ensure classroom meets deadlines and maintain the organization and cleanliness
● Provide thorough supervision, instruction, and limit setting for children
● Maintain positive relationships with staff and model a Christ-like attitude
● Model prayer for students by name
● Oversee cleanliness and organization of the room
● Prepare weekly classroom reports and reports to Director
● Provide supportive input and occasional presence in staff evaluation meetings
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