Preschool Teacher

Calvary Preschool Teacher

Part time position teaching preschoolers in weekday classes through direct teaching.

Part time, paid per session (there are no medical benefits offered).

Arrive at school by 8:30 a.m. The teaching day ends at 1:00 p.m. but teachers stay until 2:00 p.m. planning for the next school day. The Preschool runs from Monday to Thursday during the school year but exact days will be dependent on the classroom assignment.

• An individual who declares a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Gift of teaching
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Education or working on that degree
• Experience and background in Early Childhood
• Agreement with mission and philosophy of Calvary Preschool
• Agreement with mission and doctrinal statement of Calvary Church
• An individual who has a love of children

• Accountable to the Director of Preschool
• Accountable to the Preschool Committee
• Responsible for the children under their care
• Responsible to the parents of children in their care

• Plan daily lessons and secure necessary teaching aids Arrive at school no later than 8:30 a.m.
• Responsible to set up room with the help of the classroom aide
• Observe and assess children throughout the school year, fill out assessment forms and meet with parents on student progress in individual conferences.
• Work with other staff in use of the gym, library, playgrounds and Kiddie gym.
• Plan appropriate field trips for their class
• Greet children at the door and dismiss them to their parents
• Work with children on a one-to-one basis or small groups during activity time.
• Direct activities and implement lessons planned for the day including circle time
• Assist children and aide in clean up
• Responsible to maintain supplies, equipment and toys in classroom and keep the closet orderly
• Responsible for classroom management and student discipline
• Keep parents informed through newsletters, conversations at the class, email or phone calls.
• Remain until all the children are dismissed and room is clean and in good order.

Light physical work requirements (lifting 10-20 lbs.), sitting, prolonged standing, potential reaching, climbing.