Water Street Mission·Lancaster Township, Pennsylvania
The Pre K Teacher is responsible for creating a Christ-centered, nurturing environment through developmentally appropriate faith-based instruction. Key duties include managing classroom operations, assessing student growth, and building strong partnerships with families.
For Water Street Mission (WSM) to fulfill its mission and purpose, it is critical for all staff to participate in the development and maintenance of a healthy Christian Community.
By "living out" our faith with one another and creating a space where our guests are invited to experience that community with us, we participate in lives being restored.
Even as some positions have minimal direct contact with guests, each staff member has an essential role in forming and maintaining Christian community.
The love of Christ, evidenced in our Water Street community, is the real impetus for change with our guests.
Job Summary: To create a Christ-centered, nurturing environment that fosters each child's spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical growth through developmentally appropriate instruction, classroom leadership and family partnership.
FLSA: Full-time, 10-month, Exempt All Water Street Mission staff must be: Willing to sign the Water Street Ministries’ Statement of Faith A current and active member and/or regular attendee of a local church.
Able to fully support the Water Street Mission’s core values and ministry philosophy.
Essential Functions: Culture and Values Share the Good News of Jesus Christ in words and actions with people we serve, communicating hope and dignity.
Walk alongside fellow WSM staff in Christian community as we journey toward maturity.
Encourage restoration in the lives of guests, recognizing we are each restored by God to become restorers.
Work in full coordination with other WSM staff, at all times, to identify, report and respond appropriately to any potential threats to the safety and wellbeing of guests.
Embody, encourage and communicate, a team and ministry culture which fully reflects WSM’s purpose, mission and values.
Role Specific Responsibilities Teach, plan and implement developmentally appropriate, faith-based instruction that supports students’ spiritual, academic, social, emotional, physical, and creative growth in accordance with school curriculum and guidelines.
Create and maintain a safe, organized, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment that promotes learning and positive behavior.
Assess student growth and progress through observation, documentation, and formal and informal assessments, using results to inform instruction.
Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and ongoing support for student success.
Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, assessments, progress reports, and other required documentation.
Manage classroom materials, supplies, and learning resources, including inventory, organization, maintenance, and ordering needs.
Foster positive relationships with students and families that encourage engagement, trust, and a sense of belonging within the school community.
Support the development and revision of school procedures, documentation, classroom readiness, and special projects.
Work in full coordination with other Wonder Academy staff to identify, report and respond appropriately to any potential threats to the safety and wellbeing of students.
Other duties as assigned by Director.
Reports to: Wonder Academy Director Key Internal Relationships: Wonder Academy and other Next Gen Ministries Teammates Education: Bachelor’s degree in early education, or combination of certifications in child development field, with 2 years of experience as a teacher, or a combination of equivalent experience.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in early education or equivalent certifications with at least 2 years of teaching experience. Applicants must also be active church members and sign the Water Street Ministries’ Statement of Faith.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, classroom teacher openings often draw candidates with early-childhood or childcare experience, especially when child development knowledge and classroom routines are part of the role. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong organization, communication, time management, and current First Aid/CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any credential or schedule details before applying.