Preschool Teacher - Faith Christian Academy

Job Description

Job Description

Preschool Teacher - Faith Christian Academy

Job Details:

Job Type: Full-Time; Hourly

Benefits: Paid Vacation & Holidays; Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; 401(k) with company match;

Free Childcare/Tuition Benefit (where applicable)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute lesson plans that establish high expectations for students in all curriculum areas on a daily basis.

• Create learning spaces that support and enhance curriculum activities.

• Provide the children with age-appropriate activities that promote physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth.

• Utilize a variety of educational techniques to provide and encourage a diverse learning environment.

• Develop and maintain encouraging, supportive, and professional relationships with children, parents, and coworkers.

• Work cooperatively with Assistant Teachers to enhance the classroom atmosphere.

• Encourage and supervise children during all activities.

• Ensure that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained.

• Ensure a clean and healthy classroom atmosphere by maintaining children’s proper hygiene and following proper policies and procedures.

• Ensure all needs of the children are met in a timely manner, such as diapering, toilet training, meal preparation and serving, clean-up, and rest time as appropriate for the highest level of care.

• Maintain progress reports for academic, social, and developmental growth for parents and families.

• Maintain appropriate reporting and documentation as needed.

Qualifications: The Lead Teacher must:

• Have a degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or Special Education

• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality

• Highly professional and dependable

• Must be able to obtain clearances in a timely manner

• Willingness to participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary staff and work with different age groups

• Must be able to lift 25lbs

• Must have a current, or be able to maintain a physical and TB test

• Must have a valid driver’s license