Pre-K 4 Teacher

Description

The PK4 Teacher is responsible to guide students in their quest to discern God’s will for their lives at Delmarva Christian Schools. This employee must have a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ to enable them to reach students by helping develop their God-given intellectual, physical, and spiritual talents. The Early Learning Center Teacher believes that every student has been created by God uniquely and challenges them to reach their fullest potential.

• Vibrant, growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• TECE 1 and 2 or equivalent college credits in an appropriate pathway
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or higher
• Two years experience in an Early Childhood setting (Preferred)
• ACSI Early childhood teacher certification
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Strong oral/written communication and organizational skills
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Classroom

• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and reflecting Christ’s love.
• Develop and implement well-thought lessons that employ a variety of instructional strategies meant to engage all types of learning styles.
• Engage through interactive play, sitting on the floor with children (or at tables), reading, playing outside, and asking higher level thinking questions.
• Clean and arrange the classroom environment in accordance to the program goals and philosophy.
• Create and utilize learning centers.
• Maintain open communication with parents, both verbally and written.
• Report any suspected abuse immediately to the supervisor.
• Keep all appropriate records such as attendance, timesheets and student assessments.
• Toilet and change diapers as needed.
• Maintain and turn in a daily time sheet for 2 week periods.
• Willing to provide support and coverage to coworkers as needed including helping to maintain the orderliness and organization of the Early Learning Center as a whole.
• Provide open and constructive communication with the ELC Director and other school administration.
• Uphold confidentiality, a safe and healthy environment, physically, spiritually, and emotionally for all children.

Living Curriculum

• Employ Matthew 18 principle in all conflict resolution.
• Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and students.
• Maintain confidence in and hope for the success of every student.
• Speak to the heart of the student while holding each one accountable.
• Prayerfully maintain a lifestyle that demonstrates a commitment to Christ.

Growth

• Actively promote the program in the community
• Attend in-service and staff meetings.
• Attend professional development classes to keep the program engaging and aligned with best practice.
• Follow the biblical conflict resolution process as detailed in the Employee Handbook when addressing concerns or disagreements.
• Hold a growth‑mindset to be mentored or mentor others
• Seek professional development opportunities
• All other duties as assigned

• Health Insurance
• Matching 403B retirement
• PTO
• Paid holidays according to our school calendar
• Free tuition for applicable children
• Professional development supported financially

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as well as move about the classroom or playground.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Must be able to observe, monitor, and respond to children's needs, either close by or across a room or outdoor space.
• Must be able to position oneself to interact with children at their level (such as kneeling, sitting on the floor, or bending).
• Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 40 pounds, (examples: diaper bags, classroom materials, small children needing assistance).
• Must be able to navigate outdoor play areas, including playground surfaces.