Preschool Teacher- Fall

Position: Preschool Teacher- Fall 2026
# Preschool Teacher
- Fall 2026

Water of Life Preschool - Upland - Upland, CA 91786## Description
*** Collecting Applications for interest in school year beginning Fall 2026
*** Responsibilities include supervising, teaching and interacting with children in a Christian school environment. Maintain a positive, safe and developmentally appropriate class setting in accordance with all relevant laws, policies and procedures. May involve potty training and diapering. Must have a heart for ministry to children and implementing the core values of Water of Life Community Church. Have an understanding of Bible stories and a willingness to be trained in telling stories in a fun and exciting manner.

Maintain an age appropriate learning environment in the classroom. Instruct children in activities designed to promote social/emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual growth. Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play. Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills. Read to class and individual children.

Assist students with restroom needs and personal cleanliness. Supervise playground:  interacts with children during outdoor play and observes with an eye for possible safety hazards. Carries out school discipline policies. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.

Plan and carry out class operations to meet organizational goals. Develop lesson plans in compliance with curriculum and early learning standards. Inform Director of supplies and materials needed for classroom use. Know and follow all safety procedures. Know and follow Department of Social Services licensing rules. Fill out accident and injury reports.

Maintains good parental relationships and promotes WOLPS and church-related activities. Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, physical and spiritual health. Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.

Use skills to contribute to overall operations. Supervise and assist in the training of Teacher’s Assistants. Attend professional development in-service days to meet state licensing requirements. Attends special events (Open House, parent conferences, etc.). Report any suspected safety or health hazards to Director for correction. Make suggestions for improvement.
** Full Time WOLCS

Employee Benefits:

*** Employer Paid Options
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
* Employer Paid- $10K Life/AD&D Insurance Policy
* Employer Paid
- Short Term Disability Insurance
* Voluntary Insurance Offered (Life, Disability, AFLAC, Long-Term Care)
* 2 Weeks Paid Accrued Vacation per Year
* 40 hours Sick Paid Leave per Year
* Up to 11.5 Paid Holidays per Year
* 2 Weeks Accrued Paid Mission Time Every 2 Years
* Up to 10 Days Paid for Jury Duty
* Paid Bereavement Leave available
* 403(b) Retirement Savings WOL Matching
* WOLCS Tuition Discount## Qualifications
* Twelve (12) Early Childhood Development college units.  Core Classes – CD Growth & Development, CD Child/Family/Community, CD Curriculum or Principles/Practices
* Two (2) years teaching experience in the early childhood field preferred
* Familiar with current California Foundation of Learning Standards and Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) strategies
* Ability to obtain satisfactory “live scan” fingerprint and child abuse index clearance by the DOJ
* Current CPR and First Aid Training
* Current physical with a clear TB test; current Tdap, MMR and Influenza vaccinations
* Basic knowledge in office technology tools (web-based, MS Office, etc.); intermediate knowledge preferred
* Ability to meet physical requirements of the job; life/carry up to 40 pounds
* Demonstrated passion for children and their care and development
* Flexible, positive attitude
* Aspire to be a Christian role model in accordance with 1 Timothy, chapter 3
* Maintain a consistent relationship with God, demonstrate a strong and growing walk with Christ and live a Biblical lifestyle that honors Christ
* Be personally committed to the ideals, values and mission of WOL
* Ability to appropriately handle confidential information; refraining from gossip
* Ability to resolve issues according to Matthew 18
* Be/become a Member at either Water of Life or a church with a similar Statement of Faith, and regularly attend its weekend services
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