Lead Teacher

Lakeside Christian Academy is looking for a joyful, flexible, and faith-filled Preschool Teachers to join our growing team! If you love Jesus, thrive in a structured classroom, and embrace a little mess along the way-this could be the perfect fit.

About Lakeside Christian Academy

The Lakeside Christian Academy serves central Florida families seeking a nurturing environment where the next generation can thrive. Our belief at Lakeside Christian Academy is that young children learn best by interacting with the world around them through play and appropriate instruction that is fun and engaging. With the support of parents, teachers, and the community, children will develop spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially.

Children who experience a positive and appropriate academic environment gain confidence in their God-given abilities and develop a love for learning.

Description

Now Hiring:
Passionate Preschool Teacher (Full-Time 32-35 Hours Weekly)

Are you called to nurture young hearts while sharing the love of Jesus every day?

What You'll Be Doing:

Faith & Ministry

Incorporate Jesus into daily conversation and prayer with students and parents, partnering with our faith based curriculum .

Classroom Leadership

Arrive prepared, punctual, and ready to engage with students each day

Implement academic and Bible-based curriculum

Adjust lessons to meet various learning styles and developmental needs

Foster hands-on, sensory-rich learning (a little mess is okay!)

Flexibility & Commitment

Be consistent and reliable in attendance

Adapt when plans shift-because they will!

Stay positive even when things don't go as planned

Attend all staff meetings, family events, and special school functions

Communication & Collaboration

Maintain clear, professional communication with students, parents, and staff

Follow all guidelines outlined in our Employee Manual and Parent Handbook

Complete and share behavior and incident reports with families same day

Professionalism & Growth

Participate in school accreditation

Complete 10 hours of annual continuing education

Classroom Care & Prep

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe learning space

Prepare thoughtful daily lesson plans and track student growth through 3 yearly evalutations

Provide sub plans in advance when absent

Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years old

Able to bend, kneel, sit on the floor, stand for long periods, and lift up to 45 lbs

Completed DCF 45 Hours

Experience with Frog Street Curriculum, Line Leader, and Canva preferred

Must hold a Florida Staff Credential and one of the following:

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood

CDA

Perks & Benefits:

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounted Tuition

Employee Discounted Coffee & Beverages

Professional Development Assistance

At Lakeside Christian Academy, we bring together education, fun, and strong values in every experience! If you're ready to help shape hearts and minds for Christ, apply today-we can't wait to meet you!

Salary

$15 - $17.5 per hour