Preschool Substitute

Role

Lead Teacher:
Plan, prepare, and implement the preschool curriculum objectives established in the Westwood Preschool Operations Manual. Assistant Teacher:
Assist in implementing the preschool curriculum objectives established in the Westwood Preschool Operations Manual.

• Lead Teacher
  • Provide activities to nurture the spiritual, emotional, social, cognitive, and physical needs of preschool‑aged children.
  • Establish and maintain standards of child behavior appropriate to preschool children to achieve a positive learning environment.
  • Assist children with self‑help skill development including coats, bags, toileting, etc.
  • Assist children and parents in car line during arrival and departure.
  • Follow prepared lesson plans and instructional materials as part of a planned learning experience for preschool students.
  • Supervise the Assistant Teacher.
• Assistant Teacher
  • Assist in providing activities to nurture the spiritual, emotional, social, cognitive, and physical needs of preschool‑aged children.
  • Prepare and clean up snack for the classroom.
  • Assist children with self‑help skill development including coats, bags, toileting, etc.
  • Assist children and parents in car line during arrival and departure and take attendance as students arrive.
  • Establish and maintain standards of child behavior appropriate for children to achieve a positive learning environment.
  • Assist in facilitating developmentally appropriate learning experiences for preschool children.
• Lead & Assistant Teacher (shared)
  • Provide constant and consistent supervision of the children.
  • Maintain professional competence through participation in educational staff development and/or in‑service activities.
  • Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the Preschool Director.
  • Align to and live out the Westwood Staff Culture:
    • We Live & Breathe Jesus
    • We Is Greater Than Me
    • We Are Developers
    • We Bring Our Best
    • We Are Always Learning

• Lead Teacher
  • Meet Preschool teaching qualifications set by the State of Minnesota; B.S. in education is preferred.
  • 3+ years teaching experience in early childhood.
• Assistant Teacher
  • Experience working with preschool‑aged children.
  • Two or more years of experience as an early childhood instructional assistant or student intern, preferred.
  • Meet preschool teaching qualifications set by the State of Minnesota, preferred.
  • Two years or more of post‑secondary education, preferably in child development, elementary education, or family studies, preferred.
• Lead & Assistant Teacher (shared)
  • Someone who lives a life that honors God in heart, actions, and relationships, with the goal of becoming more like Jesus.
  • Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and church community.
  • Knowledge of and the capacity to provide engaging preschool activities and experiences for children in which they will grow spiritually, emotionally, socially, cognitively, and physically.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
  • Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
  • Ability to relate to other Westwood staff and church attenders at large.
  • Endorse and support Westwood’s Statement of Faith.