Preschool Teacher

Southwest Church Preschool Lead Teacher

Southwest Church is focused on discipling people to become committed followers of Jesus Christ. We desire all members of Southwest to be:

• Planted (the call to salvation)
• Rooted (the call to foundation)
• Growing (the call to maturation)
• Going (the call to multiplication)

Our values include:

• We are Faithful
• We are Family
• We are Fun
• We are Free
• We are Forgiving
• We are Flexible
• We are Forthright

As a vital member of the Preschool Teaching Team, the Lead Teacher must be able to effectively fulfill the essential responsibilities including, but not limited to the following:

• Planning, preparing and implementing weekly lesson plans, based on the program's selected curriculum and activities.
• Writing a monthly parent newsletter and communicating with parents in person, via phone, text and through email
• Developing a professional level of rapport with each family, in order to establish trust and relationship.
• Demonstrating effective classroom management that creates a calm and inviting environment, conducive to learning and fun.
• Continuously interacting with and supervising the students with encouragement, positive reinforcement and redirection in the classroom, Club House and the playgrounds
• Teaching, coordinating and compassionately helping students develop a sincere love for learning in centers and in both small and large group settings.
• Continuing to research new ideas and methods of effective teaching through differentiation to fit the various learning styles of students.
• Following all safety guidelines and procedures, while maintaining a safe, clean, clutter-free and organized environment
• Supervising and coaching assistant teachers in encouraging and uplifting ways
• Assisting with bathroom runs, making sure that children have good hygiene and changing diapers and/or clothing as necessary.
• Maintaining a professional self-image and representing the core values of Southwest Church
• Attending all devotionals, staff meetings and professional development as required by the Director.

Continuing education at an accepted pace

Qualifications:

• Know, love and serve God and love kids.
• Be an active member of a Christian, Gospel-Centered Church
• Have earned a high school diploma, an associate degree in early childhood education or comparable field and have completed the 12 units of early childhood courses (including the infant/toddler class if working with this age group), as required by the State of California
• Have 2+ years' experience in a childcare or teaching setting.
• Be aware of the unique needs of young children and maintain appropriate expectations of their abilities, while challenging them to be the best they can be.
• Exemplify a strong work ethic and punctuality, while demonstrating a friendly, professional and positive demeanor
• Prove to be a proactive self-starter, creative problem solver and collaborative team player.
• Must be in good mental and physical health with the ability to squat, lift, bend, push, pull, carry children and reach without difficulty.

Physical requirements: Constant periods of sitting and repetitive motions. Occasionally able to lift or move up to 40lbs and standing or walking