The Preschool Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate preschool program that meets the physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of children. This includes supervising children at all times, maintaining a safe environment, and communicating regularly with parents regarding child development.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have 18 units of Early Childhood Education and be a practicing Christian who aligns with the school's Statement of Faith. Proficiency in child development theories and the ability to handle the physical demands of caring for young children are required.
Shift: DayPURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Preschool teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with all Community Care Licensing and Red Hill Lutheran Church and School policies and procedures. SCOPE The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to teach young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with relevant to licensing and school requirements and policies. The Preschool Teacher will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. Failure to provide adequate services may place children at risk.
Spiritual
Affirms that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he/she is a Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. (John 3:3, 1
Peter 1:23). Gives testimony that teaching and/or working with children is a calling, and that working in this Christian school is God's direction. Manifests by precept and example the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a
Christian role model (1
Timothy 4: 12) Accepts without verbal or mental reservations the Statement of Faith, the Philosophy of Education, and Mission Statement of this school and church and is committed to upholding them. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children.
Main activities include but are not limited to:
Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, social/emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the children in the program.
Provide nutritious snacks.
Provide adequate equipment, curriculum, and activities for age-appropriate developmental skill building according to program philosophy.
Ensure equipment and facility are well maintained and safe at all times.
Provide weekly lesson plans that parallel RHLS preschool mission and vision.
Develop activities that introduce all academia concepts through a developmental, sensory process; adhering to a no worksheet environment.
Maintain daily/weekly skill building assessments, portfolios, daily/weekly My Day reports current and up-to-date at all times.
Be familiar with health and safety emergency procedures. 2. Supervise children in the Preschool.
Main activities include but are not limited to:
Ensure children are supervised at all times in keeping with RHLS standards and procedures.
Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and story telling.
Build childrens esteem.
Comfort and nurture children.
Establish routines and provide positive guidance through discipleship guidelines and practices.
Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
Implement positive discipline, through discipleship practices, when necessary.
Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children, age-appropriately, understand.
Observe children and notate developmental progress on a regular basis maintaining all records current.
Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner 3. Communicate with parents and members of the community.
Main activities but are not limited to:
Discuss childrens development with parents on a regular basis.
Discuss identified concerns and needs with professionals as appropriate.
Participate in community activities.
Promote literacy and early education through hands on learning techniques. 4. Perform other related duties as required QualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
Abilities
Education 18 units of
Early
Childhood
Education (required): Knowledge
The employee must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
Child Development and Developmental Early Education theories and practices.
Safe and age-appropriate skill building activities for preschool-aged children.
Ensuring that children are well supervised, using RHLS standards and practices in keeping children safe at all times.
Skills
The employee must demonstrate the following skills:
Team building skills.
Supervisory skills for the health and safety of young children.
Analytical and problem solving skills.
Decision making skills.
Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
Stress management skills.
Time management skills.
Teaching skills. Personal Attributes The employee must maintain strict confidentiality in performing duties.
The employee must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
Be respectful.
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Be flexible.
Demonstrate sound work ethics.
Be consistent and fair.
Be compassionate and understanding.
Be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment.
Conduct all professional interactions with the standards of Matthew 18. WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands Caring for children can be physically demanding. The Preschool Teacher may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. The Preschool Teacher is required to bend, kneel and squat down to a young child’s level. The Preschool Teacher will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility, and will be constantly moving throughout the classroom and playground with children. The Preschool Teacher may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves. Environmental Conditions The Preschool Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times. Sensory Demands The Preschool Teacher may experience smells associated with toileting and children who are ill. There may be times that the environment is noisy and busy. Mental Demands Caring for children can be stressful. The Preschool Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.
