School Age Teacher - Lake Church

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.

Job Title: Trailblazer Teacher (school age)
Reports To: Academy Director
Compensation: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour (rate determined by experience and education)
Expected

Hours:

29 hours or less per week
Benefits: 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, 1pm-6pm

• Planning, supervising, and implementing the programs for the class in accordance with the Academy Director, curriculum coordinator, and Community Director.
• Maintaining an age‑appropriate classroom learning environment, as required by the Academy Director. Independence in assuming responsibility for the efficient and satisfactory arrangement of interest areas, rooms, storage, and outdoor area; and the adjustment of temperature, light, and ventilation in the assigned classroom.
• Supervising children by sight and sound at all times.
• Guiding children towards desirable habits in eating, sleeping, personal hygiene, social development, emotional stability, self‑dependence, self‑control, and respect for authority.
• Creating a warm and accepting environment for all children, families, visitors, and potential customers.
• Sharing the Gospel and having spiritual conversations with the children in your classroom.
• Maintaining ongoing communication with families that includes knowing their names and addressing each person by name every day.
• Recognizing the individuality of each child and planning the program to assure each child’s success.
• Demonstrating and teaching respect for diversity among children and adults.
• Understanding the process of child development and relating that understanding to teaching.
• Showing awareness of progress or lack of it in a child’s behavior, being alert to the total group even when dealing with a part of it.
• Encouraging and guiding the expression of feelings, being a good listener, and assisting children in gaining confidence.
• Guiding children in developing skills across all learning domains by teaching specific skills and giving children time to explore a variety of creative materials throughout each day.
• Assisting children in problem‑solving and guiding them through conflicts by teaching and modeling positive conflict resolution skills.
• Assessing and observing children and using these observations to plan effective learning opportunities for each individual class and for the entire group.
• Making proper requests, in a timely manner, for materials and supplies to facilitate the operation of classroom activities.

• Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff and maintaining cleanliness of the individual classroom at all times.
• Be available to give breaks to other staff when your kids are not in the building at school.
• Know and plan for school breaks and summer club with provided materials.
• Attending all staff meetings, training sessions, staff work days, parent conferences, parent open houses, graduation programs, and other special functions as scheduled by the Academy Director.
• Maintaining current First‑Aid and CPR certification during employment (this is a job requirement).
• Attending training seminars to aid in development of job skills and increase potential for growth.
• Participating in an academy training event as a facilitator or co‑facilitator bi‑annually.
• Participating in the larger early childhood community through attendance at conferences, volunteer service, and keeping a current membership in a local, state, or national early childhood organization.
• 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.

• Spiritual maturity – committed and passionate follower of Jesus Christ
• Willingness to share the Gospel and have spiritual conversations
• Desire to reach children and parents for Christ
• Friendliness and a…