Preschool Teacher, Grand Island

Preschool Teacher

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The purpose of Third City Kids is to bring truth and love to the next generation of the Church. The Preschool Teacher position will lead their classroom with 12-16 children, with the help of a Teacher Aide. They will conduct daily lessons, including but not limited to: Bible, academic, social and emotional.

Essential Job Functions

Leadership

Invest in the children of TCCP
Attempt to meet the needs of each child
Create and maintain an appropriate and nurturing environment
Carry out any disciplinary action, if necessary, in accordance with the preschool policy
Build and initiate life-changing relationships with kids and their parents, with a consistent focus and reaching the lost.
Keep Third City's Mission of LOVE•unlimited at the forefront of TC Kids plans and efforts.
Work with TC Kids to develop and execute a strategy for partnering well with Third City families to raise Kingdom-minded Christ-followers.

Vision Implementation

Weekly Service: Oversee high communication and interaction with Teacher Aide, parents, guardians, children, and TC Kids Staff (Lead Kids Pastor, Connect Directors, Sun/Wednesday Director, etc).
Plans, implements and evaluates programming in accordance with mission, purpose and philosophy set forth by Third City Christian Preschool.
Compile a list of supplies to be given to the Preschool Minister for activities, as needed
Conduct a 1:1 visit before school begins with each family.
Conduct 2 Parent/Teacher Conferences (Fall and Spring).
Attend TCCP meetings and monthly TCCC all-staff meeting.
Special Events: Work with TC Kids staff to execute special events including, but not limited to: Open Houses, outreach events, Christmas events, graduations, fund raisers, etc.
Create and execute goals with the direction of the Preschool Minister to ensure excellence in all TC Kids programming.

Administration

Arrival Time: All employees must be at school and ready at least 10 minutes prior to students arriving.
Workplace and Work Chat need to be checked regularly during your specific workdays.
Communicate regularly with parents and the Preschool Minister.
Be a "utility" player for TC Kids when needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Preschool Minister and/or Lead Kids Minister.
All employees are responsible for making sure their duties are covered while they are away for any reason.

Minimum Qualifications

Character and Chemistry

A leader of leaders
A passion for reaching the lost
Personal integrity in all areas of life
Will be an active member of a local Church
Regularly attends worship services with their family

Competency

Others Focused - is dedicated to meeting reasonable expectations of people inside and outside our church.
Interpersonal Skills - relates well to all kinds of people and builds effective relationships, communicates effectively both interpersonally and corporately.
Team Builder - shows the ability to be a team player and work alongside all ministries.
Self-Development - Committed learner, seeks constructive criticism, understands their own strengths and weaknesses.
Drive for Results - Strives for results in themselves and the people they lead. Is action-oriented and displays focus, passion & initiative. Is action-oriented when something needs to be done.
Conflict Management Skills - Manages disagreements collaboratively and builds consensus, keeping the best interests of TCCC in mind above their own interest.
Administrative Skills - is able to sustain an organized process, prioritize and multi-task effectively while sustaining a high level of attention to detail.
Adaptability - is able to quickly respond in a fast-changing ministry environment with confidence and grace.

Education and Experience

A degree pertaining to education, family development or ministry is preferred.
Must meet State and Licensing Requirements: BA, AA, or CDA or HS Diploma plus 1,500 clocked hours of working directly with children or a written plan with 3 semester hours in Early Childhood to completed in 12 months
Must pass all state and local background checks
Lesson planning experience preferred but not required
Must obtain Safe With You Training, CPR/First and Prepare to Care within 60 days of employment.
Participate in 12 hours of professional development each year

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of ministry being performed by the individual (s) assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. You are required to be an overall champion and advocate of Third City's vision, mission, and core values as outlined in our staff handbook.

Third City Christian Church reserves the right to revise any aspect of this ministry position description.

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Location:: Grand Island

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