Preschool Teacher - Full-Time

CCCS Mission

Contra Costa Christian Schools (CCCS) maintains a mission to Prepare the Next Generation with Christian values and a quality academic foundation from preschool through high school.

Job Summary

CCCS is seeking a full-time Preschool Teacher for our campus in Walnut Creek, CA.

The Preschool Teacher position is a year-round that follows CCCS academic calendar from August through May, including Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Break Camps, as well as Summer Camp from June to July. This is a team teaching position, offering you the opportunity to share responsibilities, learn from one another, and work in a supportive environment.

CCCS Preschool Teachers are energetic, nurturing, reliable, professional, and love children. Our teachers are passionate about teaching in a Christ-centered environment and enthusiastic about building a strong foundation of curriculum for beginning learners, which must have experience teaching.

Job Details

• this is not a comprehensive list of all job duties and responsibilities; others may be assigned
• Work with a team to implement Preschool and Pre-K curriculum, teach, and administer all required duties for safe and effective operation of the preschool.
• Adapt activities and support to meet the diverse needs of each child.
• Supervise lunch, play time, and other events as assigned.
• Maintain open communication with parents and provide updates on child development.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom to foster a conducive learning environment.
• Follow established protocols for preschool operations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Preschool Director.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to run, squat or kneel, bend at the waist, quickly react and respond to a child's needs, conflicts and/or emergencies.
• Must be able to lift 15lbs at a time including pushing and pulling furniture and other related objects in the classroom.

Qualifications

• 12+ ECE Units or higher
• 6 months experience
• CPR Certification
• Commitment to the Christian faith aligning with CCCS statement of faith

Salary & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance with eligibility beginning date of hire
• Annual paid holidays, vacation accrual & personal days
• Tuition discounts for dependent children PS-12th grade who enroll at CCCS
• Compensation range $23.30 - $30.37/hour, commensurate with teaching experience and education

A background check & TB test clearance is required.