Preschool Teacher Job Description

Leading and teaching our fabulous 3's-4's class!

Shift:Morning shift with typical working hours of 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, or 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM (shift time varies).

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Preschool Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children and a desire to teach them about Jesus, which is our center's #1 Core Value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude, with a genuine love for engaging in spontaneous activities such as dance parties, comforting children, and participating in playful interactions.
• Organize and lead activities that promote physical, mental, and social development, including games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, in-house field trips, and sensory activities.
• Provide basic needs to children, including assisting with lunch, supervising activities, singing, dancing, and offering hugs and high fives.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for activities, develop lesson plans according to academic and biblical curricula utilized at Saving Grace Preschool. Possesses the ability to create and post lesson plans.
• Teach both academic and social skills, as well as Bible lessons, following the Enduring Faith curriculum. Academic skills include colors, shapes, numbers, letter recognition, and personal hygiene.
• Observe and conduct basic benchmark assessments to evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Maintain the ability to stand for long periods, frequently walk, sit on the floor, lift up to 50 lbs in emergencies, and engage with children in a fun and enthusiastic manner.
• Exhibit a loving and compassionate demeanor, prepared to embrace the challenges and rewards of the role.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Early Childhood or Education field.
• Degree in Education or Child Development (Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or higher).OR CDA- Child Development Associates OR wiling to obtain this certification through our Professional Development pathway.
• Certifications in First Aid, CPR, and other relevant training.
• Proficiency in English, with Spanish as a plus.
• Possession of an FBI Fingerprint card and background check.
• Certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR (training provided if not current).

Job Requirements:

• Ability to repeatedly bend, stoop, run, and lift children up to 40 lbs.
• Effective interaction and communication skills with Administrative Staff, children and parents.
• Must be willing to abide by the Early Childhood Guiding Principles established by the Pacific Southwest District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Availability:Full-Time