Preschool Teacher

Overview

Description:

Job Title:

Preschool Teacher
Position Type:
Faculty, Exempt, Part-time, 10 mos.

Reports To:

Division Head
Salary Range: $32,000 to $46,300 Annually
Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program, Discounted School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement, Passport Discount Program

Do you find reward in investing a piece of yourself into something bigger with an everlasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a Christian community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role? Read on to find out more about our amazing school!

The Bear Creek School seeks to add a member to our teaching team. Teachers are responsible for using a classical Christian education model to teach students, develop virtue, and help each student grow into the individual God intends. Lessons are carefully planned to inspire and motivate students and to support them in reaching the learning outcomes. A successful teacher creates a nurturing environment where all students feel known and valued.

• Approach classroom instruction and student interactions from a Christian worldview
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and department members to plan and implement the school’s classical curriculum
• Actively ensure academic growth in every student by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques
• Build partnership with parents through proactive communication
• Create a predictable and supportive classroom environment
• Increase professional knowledge by participating in professional development opportunities
• Prepare daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet the learning goals
• Communicate regularly with parents by sending weekly updates via Microsoft Teams and emails
• Follow through on routine job responsibilities including grading, record keeping, attendance, and lesson planning
• Participate in collaborative evaluation processes with Division Head and Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Attend regularly scheduled faculty and grade level planning meetings
• Attend school events outside regular school hours including, but not limited to Parent/Teacher Conferences, Curriculum Night, arts performances, Preschool Back to School BBQ, and professional development sessions
• Work with assigned classroom assistant to deliver on the school’s mission
• Maintain a learning environment that is organized and pleasant in appearance
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Assist with playground supervision and specialist classes
• Work with school nurse, classroom assistants, and parents to supervise and distribute daily snacks

• None

• BA degree preferably in Early Childhood Education
• AA with equivalent experience may be considered
• Currently held CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (with Epinephrine Auto Injector supplement included), or arrangements made to obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date
• Applicants must be
  currently
  authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position

• Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
• Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information
• Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results
• Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
• Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed
• Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child

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