Job Description
Job Description
Salary : Based on Position & Experience
Job Title : Preschool Lead Teacher
Location : Lake Worth Campus
Job Category : Teacher
Department : Preschool
About Us
Sunlight Christian Academy is a private, faith-based school dedicated to providing a Christ-centered education that equips students to shine the light of Jesus in the world. We strive to cultivate a nurturing, supportive environment where teachers and students grow in faith, wisdom, and excellence.
Primary Purpose :
Provides a nurturing, Christ-centered environment for 3-year-old students. Facilitates age-appropriate learning activities focused on developmental milestones. Partners with families to support early childhood growth spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Consistently reflects Gods love in every interaction, serving as a positive influence on staff, students, and families for Christ, while fully embodying the Sunlight Way in all areas of responsibility.
Primary Responsibilities :
Classroom Instruction
- Plan and implement structured and play-based lessons aligned with early learning standards
- Introduce foundational skills in letters, numbers, colors, and shapes
- Guide children through group activities, story time, songs, and movement
- Use visual schedules, repetition, and hands-on experiences to reinforce learning
Child Development & Care
Support social-emotional growth through positive reinforcement and redirectionEncourage independence in self-care routines (toileting, hand washing, snack time)Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environmentObserve and document developmental progress and behaviorsClassroom Management
Create a structured but flexible daily routineUse gentle guidance techniques to manage classroom behaviorFoster respect, kindness, and cooperation among studentsParent Communication
Build positive relationships with familiesCommunicate regularly through newsletters, apps, or meetingsShare updates on student progress, behavior, and classroom activitiesTeam Collaboration
Work closely with assistants, co-teachers, and school leadershipParticipate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional developmentSupport school events and faith-based initiativesSpiritual Integration
Incorporate prayer, Bible stories, and songs into daily routinesModel Christ-like behavior and valuesEncourage children to understand Gods love through age-appropriate conversationsOther duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications : Spiritual Commitment
A committed Christian who regularly attends church and actively lives out their faith.Demonstrates a growing personal relationship with Jesus through consistent spiritual disciplines such as scripture reading, prayer, gratitude and fellowship.Skills and Attributes
Exhibits a consistently positive attitude upholding the values and mission of the school.Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to connect well with students, parents and staff.Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters.Flexible and willing to support school operations in a variety of roles as needed.Dependable with a strong commitment to punctuality and regular attendance.Work Experience
Minimum of 3 years experience working as a lead teacher in a preschool classroom or related field preferred.Teacher Educational Credentials
CDA / FCCPC RequiredBachelors degree or higher in early childhood education or related field, or in process, requiredHow to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please attach your resume and a cover letter including your faith journey.
Sunlight Christian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.