Floating Teacher - The Lake Church

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

A Lionheart Teacher has the primary responsibility for planning, organizing, and carrying out the selected developmental and spiritual programs for their classroom of children.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Job Title : Early Childhood Teacher

Reports To : Academy Director

Compensation : $15.00 - 18.00 per hour (rate is determined by experience and education)

Job Classification : Full-time, Non-Exempt

Benefits : Medical, vision, dental, FSA plans, PTO, 403(b) / Roth retirement savings plan, and more!

Requirements : Criminal Background Check required, high school diploma.

Start Date : Open until filled

Hours : Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm or 8-5

Key Performance Indicators

• Professional Knowledge : Demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum and the developmental needs of the children by providing relevant learning experiences. Maintaining a thorough knowledge and close adherence to the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers, NAC accreditation standards, and the operating policies of Lionheart Children’s Academy.
• Instructional Planning : Plans, supervises, and implements the programs for the class in accordance with the Academy Director and curriculum coordinator.
• Instructional Delivery : The teacher effectively engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies in order to meet individual learning needs.
• Learning Environment : The teacher uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning.
• Professionalism : The teacher maintains a commitment to professional ethics, communicates effectively, and takes responsibility for and participates in professional growth that results in enhanced student learning.
• Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Core Competencies

Background, Experience and Education

Rate offered is based on education and early childhood education experience in a licensed child care facility.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our mission to provide Christ-centered care and education for the children we serve.

Lionheart Children's Academy will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

Salary history will not be requested or required.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, Lionheart Children's Academy provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate fully in the application process and to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or accommodations during the hiring process, please contact hr@lionheartkid.org

Lionheart Children's Academy is a drug-free workplace.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.