PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER

Job Description

Job Description

Job title

Pre-School Teacher

Reports to

Child Development Center Director

Pre-School Teacher Job purpose

The Pre-School Teacher will, under the direction and supervision of the Director, plan, implement and help to evaluate classroom curriculum and create an environment that aligns with RLCDC’s purpose and philosophy.

Pre-School Teacher Essential functions

1. Implements policies in accordance with the purpose of RLCDC and the mission of the Church.

2. Maintains and models a professional culture in the school and classroom. This will include but is not limited to :

• Being punctual.
• Maintaining structure and consistency in classroom.
• Informing the school administration of any hazard or unsafe practice.
• Speaking to parents, children and coworkers in a respectful, non-sardonic manner.

3. Keeps up-to-date developmental records of children in the class.

4. Keeps up-to-date attendance / illness / accident records of children in the class.

5. Plans, implements and posts a weekly written plan of daily class activities.

6. Sets up and maintains an appropriate classroom environment. This includes cleaning the classroom and attached bathrooms on a daily basis in compliance with RLCDC cleaning procedures.

7. Provides annual written assessments to Director / parents on children’s progress.

8. Provides written guidelines for substitutes.

9. Gives guidance and direction to teacher assistants and volunteers.

10. Be aware of and complies with all state regulations, personnel policies of RLC and RLCDC.

11. Attends monthly staff meetings and functions of RLCDC.

12. Maintains the required continuing education profile of 18 units per year in the appropriate subject areas.

13. Performs related duties as assigned.

Pre-School Teacher Rewards

1. Full-time position with 12 paid holidays per year.

2. Paid vacation and sick leave.

3. One personal day per year.

4. Church sponsored health, dental and vision insurance.

5. 401K plan available with matching.

Pre-School Teacher Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 12 credit hours of post-secondary instruction in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 12 months of work experience in a state licensed early childhood program.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain a fingerprint clearance card with a clean report.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A flexible, willing and collaborative attitude.
• Understand and utilize multiple classroom management techniques.

Pre-School Teacher Working conditions

The Pre-School Teacher will work primarily in RLCDC classrooms and playground and occasionally on the RLC campus.

Physical requirements

• Able to lift 40 pounds.
• Able to get up and down from floor.
• Able to walk up and down stairs.
30+ days ago