Assistant Preschool Teacher

If you have a heart for children and the Lord, and you want to serve the Lord in your work…

WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

At Legacy Christian Academy, our mission is to provide our students with an exceptional God-centered education and to connect with families united in a commitment to the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We feel called to carry out the Good News for current and future generations, and we want to use our spiritual gifts to serve others as faithful stewards of God’s grace. Our goal is to teach God’s children to know and love Him with their whole hearts so they can tell the next generation of the greatness of God. And we want you to join us in shaping futures we can be proud to share, while honoring God in all we do. When you join our team, you become a part of our family! You will be directly supported as we share the challenges and successes we experience every day. Together, united in Christ, we will teach the children in our care that Jesus loves them, and He is their friend. We will encourage them to reach their highest potential by growing spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally and socially. And you will be surprised at how much you in turn will also grow in these same ways! Reports to: Preschool Director Job Description: An Assistant Preschool Teacher at LCA must be an energetic, creative, patient and loving individual with a heart for teaching young children. The assistant will help the preschool teacher in all areas of the classroom and school setting. The teacher assistant will help students learn age‑appropriate skills, subject matters, necessary skills for kindergarten and beyond, and beliefs that will positively contribute to their development as a Christian. The teacher assistant must have a saving faith in Jesus Christ, and carry out the mission and values of LCA. The teacher assistant must be available to work assigned part‑time hours as needed between 7:30am and 5:00pm. Duties and Responsibilities: Teach by word and example the love of Jesus and basic Bible truths and stories Be respectful of children, parents and coworkers at all times Assist the Teacher as needed to teach young children in accordance with LCA’s curriculum Assist the Teacher with and engage in age‑appropriate activities to meet the spiritual, emotional, academic, physical, and social needs of children Assist the students as they learn foundational concepts, such as shapes, colors, numbers, letters and sounds Be willing to use a variety of experiences and activities to teach children including songs, games and storytelling Work with the Teacher to provide a positive, comfortable and healthy learning environment that builds self‑esteem and encourages creative thinking and learning Communicate in a manner that children understand Follow established routines, provide positive guidance and comfort children using kind and encouraging words and actions Ensure children are supervised and safe at all times Ensure that the classroom and materials and equipment used are clean, safe and well‑maintained at all times Adhere to all policies and procedures including our Guidance and Discipline Policy for children Be knowledgeable of emergency procedures and be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time Attend staff meetings, staff in‑service events, and all required meetings and trainingMaintain professional personal and classroom appearance Attend evening programs in which the students are involved Qualifications: A participating member of a home church Completion of High School or equivalent GED Prior experience in a Daycare or Preschool is a plus Submit to and pass a criminal background check Provide proof of a medical examination and a current TB test with negative result Excellent verbal and written communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr Thelegacychristianacademy