Preschool Teacher

Job Details

Job Location:

1515 N. LOS ROBLES AVENUE - PASADENA, CA 91104

Salary Range: $17.50 - $21.25 Hourly

Pasadena Christian School is an independent Christian K-8 school as well as preschool that serves a diverse community ethnically, economically, and in the Christian faith. Together, we have served the Pasadena area for the past 77 years. The primary mission of Pasadena Christian School is to provide its students with the spiritual development and academic training, needed to become men and women who are worthy representatives of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Working with the family and the local church, we seek to provide our students with the foundation necessary to become people whose lives reflect an uncompromising commitment to follow Christ, people of unquestioned integrity, and pursue life‑long excellence.

The Preschool Teacher has primary responsibility for providing supervision and a play experience that support’s Pasadena Christian School’s values and service. The person selected for this position will be responsible for the supervision and management of a classroom of children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old. This person must be sensitive and mature, while having the ability to relate well to both children and adults.

This is a full-time position and requires employees to work 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday.

• Responsible for preparing and implementing class curriculum, while assigning tasks to associate teachers within the classroom.
• Ensuring school remains compliant with student/teacher capacity requirements.
• Responsible for instructing and supervising groups of children, preparing and following lesson plans, assessing, and documenting children’s development.
• Shares housekeeping responsibilities to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Assisting children in developing social, communication, physical, and cognitive milestones.
• Maintains ongoing observations, progress reports, and developmental status of each child.
• Conducts daily inspection of indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Supervises children’s activities indoor and outdoor to ensure safety.
• Attending staff meetings, and all required school functions outside of regularly scheduled working hours. Including in-service training, orientations, and other required training (e.g., CPR).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self‑control, perseverance, and punctuality.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.
• Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the constituency and the general public.
• Excellent organizational skills and diligence.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• The ability to multitask and prioritize activities.

• 2 or more years’ experience in early childhood development or related field.
• A minimum of 24 units in Early Childhood classes (required).
• College degree (AA or BA) in Child Development (preferred).

• Dependable, trustworthy, and prompt.
• Professionally conducts business.
• Adapts positively to change.
• Accepts constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement.
• Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm.
• Maintains a neat and appropriate appearance.
• Demonstrates a professional code of Christian ethics.

• Provides an example of spiritual leadership to all internal and external constituents.
• Demonstrates a Christ‑centered love for children and the importance of Christian education in holistic development.
• Adheres to Biblical standards of conduct.
• Attests and…