JAMES RIVER CHURCH
Location
Ozark, Missouri
The teacher will implement the daily curriculum and manage classroom activities while ensuring a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for students. They are responsible for maintaining order, communicating effectively with parents, and adhering to all school safety and sanitation guidelines.
Candidates must complete background screenings, health exams, and mandatory training sessions prior to the start date. The role requires the physical ability to lift 25 pounds, navigate stairs, and maintain a consistent, positive, and Christian-aligned professional demeanor.
Description Job Summary To work closely with the James River Academy Assistant Lead in executing the schedule and curriculum for the James River Academy program. Greet and communicate with parents in relation to their child. Assume weekly management of room duties. This role is essential for creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment that aligns with the values and mission of James River School.
Complete requested background screening prior to start date. Register with Family Care Registry prior to start date. Provide physical exam results and TB test results prior to start date. Attend James River Church Grow Track Classes prior to start date. Read the License Exempt Rule Book and sign the required statement. All are required to participate in the following activities: James River Academy Morning Meetings Attend all mandatory Training Meeting Easter Egg Hunt Prep Day Easter Egg Hunt Shift All required dates and events listed on the teaching contract Commit to attending a Bible preaching church. The ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds. Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and reach. The ability to walk independently up and down a normal flight of 13-15 stairs.
In the event you are going to be absent please notify the Sub Coordinator immediately. Time off should be requested two weeks in advance of absence. If absenteeism affects your class, a meeting will be scheduled with the James River School Director and Assistant Lead
Code of Conduct and Character James River Church is Pastor-led, and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are expected and considered to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian gospel message and upholding the doctrine of the Church (the employer), as stated on our website and in our Bylaws. As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff therefore agree to the following:
HEART BEHIND ALL WE DO JOY Smile at EVERYONE you encounter! “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Phil 4:4 (NIV) “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Ps 16:11 (ESV)
ENTHUSIASM Be enthusiastic about your role, about the church, & about what God is doing in your life and in the church. “Zeal for your house has consumed me…” Ps 69:9 (ESV) “I was overjoyed when they said, ‘Let’s go up to the house of the Lord.’” Ps 122:1 (TPT)
ENCOURAGEMENT Be encouraging with your countenance, with your words, and with your actions to the team and to everyone you connect with as you serve! “So encourage each other and build each other up…” 1 Thess 5:11 (NLT) “…Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.” 1 Thess 5:15 (MSG)
LOVE AND CARE Show compassion & represent the love of Jesus! “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God.” 1 John 4:7 (NLT) “Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” Jn 13:34 (NLT)
SERVANT - MINDED How can we help you with what you need? If needed, connect the individual to someone who can help. “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Pt 4:10 (NLT) “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mt 20:28 (NLT) “…Through love serve and seek the best for one another.” Ga 5:13 (AMP)
Market context
In Missouri, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are typically driven by ongoing demand for educators with infant-toddler experience and formal training in Early Childhood Education or a related field. These positions can be competitive because Montessori preparation and hands-on experience with children ages 0-3 are often required, along with standard benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Montessori credentials and age-group experience before applying.
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Salary benchmark
$42,907 avg / yr
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