KCLC Preschool Music Teacher Job Liberty area,Missouri USA,Education / Teaching

Position: KCLC Preschool Music Teacher

Reports to:

KCLC Director

Status:
Part-Time

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Description Summary

The KCLC Music Teacher along with their co-teacher oversees, plans, and implements preschool worship to provide a safe and loving learning environment for their students which will connect them with Jesus and friends. Students will be engaged by the use of songs, movement, videos, and preschool instruments. The KCLC Music Teacher positions are part time Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:10 am – 3:10 pm and Wednesdays 11:30 am – 3:00 pm.

The KCLC Music Teacher reports directly to the Director of KCLC. There are a few special events that provide additional hours outside of these normal hours. The working period is from Mid-August through Mid-May.

Job Responsibilities

Classroom

Create an engaging experience using videos, songs, and movement for all age groups in a Christian setting.
Plan day‑to‑day classroom lessons and activities that fit into the overall program and resources of KCLC.
Coordinate with co‑teacher on all classroom activities.

Personal Development

Attend all staff meetings, training and development opportunities as directed.
Take steps to continue developing skills and knowledge with regard to current resources, information, trends and innovations within the arena of children ministry by reading books, periodicals and attending approved conferences.

Qualifications /

Job Skills

Evidence of a relationship with Christ

Sense of calling to the position

Maintains adequate physical and mental health for performing job functions. Must be able to physically perform all job duties of caring for children, including but not limited to: potential lifting up to 40 lbs, standing for long periods of time, ability to change positions from kneeling to sitting to standing, and walking children to different areas of the building.

People‑oriented and independently motivated

Ability to teach and nurture a classroom of students

Sensitive to cultural changes, seeking to minister to children in biblically faithful and culturally relevant ways

Desire to develop skills and knowledge

Flexibility and embracing adaptation to growth, change, innovation, and creativity

Chemistry that will work well with co‑teacher, KCLC Director and staff

Member of a local church and possesses loyalty to the mission, vision, and leadership of PVBC

Education / Experience

Required – A high school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Education or Early Childhood Education, a plus

Two years of experience in working with children in an educational and/or childcare setting

Previous success in teaching environment

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