Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

St. John's Preschool is committed to providing quality early education in a nurturing Christian environment where each child can grow and develop intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually while instilling an enthusiasm for learning and an appreciation for God's diverse creation. We have a dedicated team of teachers and leaders. The preschool provides foundational education and socialization programs for children ages three through five.

This position of Preschool Teacher will be working with 3 year old children to establish a love for learning as they enter their first experience in a classroom environment. Children will learn how to listen to a teacher, sit in their chair, play with other children, walk in a line, etc. and many Preschool skills such as cutting, pasting, coloring, reading, writing, math etc. It is the teachers responsibility to create a lesson plan to ensure those needs are met and the skills are learned. It is a very rewarding career, working with children, but it does require patience and compassion. The teacher works under the direct supervision of the Preschool Director and the Preschool Board of Directors in conjunction with the Rector of the Parish. If you feel this is a good fit for you, please apply so we can have a chance to determine if you are a good fit for our school community!

Classroom preparation begins mid-August. Once Preschool classes begin in September, the Preschool calendar typically follows the Wythe County School System calendar for class days, holidays, snow days, etc. through the month of May - for a 9.5 month contract. The working hours for the position are estimated to be an average of 12 hours per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between the hours of 8:30am and 12:30pm.

What You'll Do

Basic Expectations:

• Prepare classroom prior to the beginning of school in August and close classroom at the end of the school year (classrooms are shared with another teacher).
• Work with the director and staff team to create a curriculum that is fun, educational, and appropriate for your classroom.
• Support curriculum that meets state and county expectations and reflects the mission of St. John's Episcopal Church.
• Develop and maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents, including parent/teacher conferences up to twice a year.
• Purchase materials for lessons and classroom with allotted budget amount, and submit requests for other needed supplies to the Director.
• Manage day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, outdoor play, and snack time.
• Leave the classroom in reasonable order each day to facilitate the janitorial services evening program.
• Attend scheduled teacher meetings monthly, school events, mandatory and voluntary trainings/workshops and achieve certifications as required by the Board of Directors and the Church.
• Notify the director in case of illness or scheduled absence and assist in obtaining your substitute.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements include:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma
• Previous teaching, early childhood education OR related field volunteer experience
• Caring and nurturing attitude towards children, within your own classroom and others
• A cooperative spirit for working in a team environment with other teachers and Director
• The confidence to share about faith with your students; as we are a faith-based preschool
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with children, parents, and fellow teachers
• Must submit to and pass background checks
• Must be able to pass a random drug test
• Will be required to complete a "Safe Church" training program through the Episcopal Church
• Will be required to complete approved CPR course once hired - if not already obtained

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching, early childhood education experience
• An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or other form of Education
• CPR Certification

Benefits

• The position is salaried. The teacher will have thirty-one (20-24) paid leave hours during the school year. With the chance to compensate for any further days missed by substituting for other teachers outside of scheduled hours.