Christ-Centered Preschool Director & Lead Teacher

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION - Preschool / Director/ Teacher

Job Title:

Preschool Director/ Teacher FTE: 1.0
Status:
Part-time / Full Time Department:
Teaching Staff

Reports to:

Dean of Learning Revision Date: 03/2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RACS Preschool Director/ Teacher serves in a support role of the Administration, responsible for maintaining assigned duties as it relates to the management of the Preschool Program  hired individual is directly responsible for maintaining the Vermont licensed preschool program and managing all staff members in that program. The position is collaborative with the whole teaching team and is dynamic in providing multiple learning modalities and differentiation to meet all student needs.

This position supports the RACS mission, and contributes to the smooth running of the organization.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who we are, who we aspire to be, and how we show up daily. We are distinctly Christian. Our mission is to equip students to grow in Christ, love learning, and impact their world. This mission drives all aspects of our school. We do this through a servant leadership model that exemplifies our deep commitment to the Christian faith.

We are driven to be:

• Christ-Centered

• Exceptional

• Inspiring

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Meeting the requirements of RACS and the Vermont Bright Futures applicable rules.
Excellent management and record keeping skills.
Teaching Dynamically and Highly Effectively to meet the needs of all students.
Maintaining Highly Effective Classroom Management
Highly Skilled in all Subject Matter
Biblical Role Model and able to share the Gospel, while living it out.
Supporting Accreditation
Willing learner who desires to participate in all professional development.
Maintain Positive Family relationships
Administrative Support with Assigned Duties
Instructional Coaching to other teachers when appropriate

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position requires supporting the Dean of Learning with assigned duties, ensuring curriculum goals and implementation are being met in your classroom, and supporting the administration of school operations with fidelity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Practicing Christian that fully subscribes to the school's Statement of Faith and Biblical tenets.
Bachelor's degree, in an applicable field.
Bright Futures Vermont and ACSI certification
Competency in the area of instruction

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices in education.
Strong Managerial and record keeping skills
Desire to teach school-aged children and the ability to adapt to their developmental status.
Ability to implement individualized learning plans.
The ability to offer coaching in an engaging manner if needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal/human relations skills, with the ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations. This position requires interaction with parents, staff and volunteers, community representatives, and students.
Ability to work with and motivate a diverse student body, student parents, staff, administration, and colleagues.
Must possess working knowledge of classroom and school procedures.
Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to inspire students to learn and grow.
Subscribes to a "Growth Mindset".

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires the ability to communicate in a positive and professional manner and clearly and effectively deliver feedback, coaching, and other assigned duties.
Work requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel to and from various locations.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, and load equipment, furnishings and supplies weighing up to 60 lbs.
May require the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
May require the ability to adjust focus as needed to read documents and spreadsheets in written format or on a computer screen and related equipment.
Work is typically performed during a standard work week, but it may occasionally require evening, weekend or additional hours to accommodate meetings, activities, and workload.
Work requires the ability…