Kindergarten Enrichment Teacher - Part Time

Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

The Kindergarten Enrichment Teacher at Regents School of Austin supports the school's mission by providing a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment for students during the afternoon enrichment program. Rooted in a Classical, Christian framework, this role fosters joyful engagement through play, creativity, and relationship-building while reinforcing habits of obedience, kindness, and self-control.

This part-time position serves students following the academic day and contributes to a consistent and caring extension of the Grammar School experience. The Kindergarten Enrichment Teacher works under the leadership of the Head of Grammar, with guidance from the Associate Head of Grammar and a designated team lead.

PRINCIPLES FOR CONDUCTING WORK

• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects joyful obedience to Him.
• Model the fruits of the Spirit in communication, relationships, and daily work.
• Demonstrate teachability, a positive attitude, and a willing heart for service.
• Embody other-centered servant leadership in all interactions.
• Prioritize important, mission-driven work rather than the merely urgent.
• Maintain clear and gracious communication with students, colleagues, and parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Student Engagement & Instruction

• Active Participation:
  Facilitate and join in age-appropriate activities, including games, arts and crafts, and storytelling, often requiring sitting on the floor or moving between student groups.
• Physical Supervision:
  Maintain a high level of mobility to monitor student safety across various environments, including the classroom, playground, and gym.
• Positive Environment:
  Lead physical play and outdoor activities that encourage creativity, cooperation, and social interaction among students.
• Behavioral Support:
  Get down to eye level with students to establish clear expectations and reinforce habits of respect, self-control, and kindness.

Program Logistics & Support

• Materials Management:
  Prepare, organize, and transport materials and equipment to support daily enrichment programming.
• Space Maintenance:
  Ensure the physical environment is safe and organized by returning all spaces and furniture to their original condition following use.
• Safety Transitions:
  Efficiently guide students through physical transitions, snack time, and dismissal, ensuring proper staff-to-student ratios are maintained at all times.

Student Care & Safety

• Alert Supervision:
  Maintain continuous physical attentiveness and care through the end of the program day.
• Authorized Dismissal:
  Ensure students are released only to authorized individuals, checking identification as required.

Learn More & Review Documents:

Philosophy and Doctrinal Statement

Article II

Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

Nashville Statement: A Coalition for Biblical Sexuality

Experience and Skills
SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience working with young children required
• Demonstrated alignment with the mission and values of Regents School of Austin
• Lifestyle and convictions that reflect a Christian worldview
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain a safe, structured, and joyful environment
• Dependable, flexible, and able to respond to the needs of young children
• Ability to collaborate well with supervisors and team members

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the classroom and campus for extended periods
• Ability to sit, bend, kneel, and reach as needed to support classroom activities
• Ability to lift and carry light to moderate materials (typically up to 20-25 pounds)
• Ability to actively supervise students in classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergencies

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

• This is a part-time, afternoon position aligned with the Grammar School enrichment schedule.
• This role does not participate in the formal faculty evaluation process but receives regular feedback and guidance from supervisors.