Younger Weekday Preschool Teacher

Position:  Younger Weekday Lead Teacher

Department:  Weekday Preschool

Job Status: Part Time - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. - August 15, 2023 to May 15, 2024

WE ARE HIRING!  We are looking to partner with YOU to build a foundation of faith in the next generation!  If you love Jesus and want to serve His people, YOU could be a part of building the next generation of believers in the Plano area.  We will provide all the necessary training and you could even be paid to do it!  Tell us a little bit about yourself and let’s get to know each other. 

OUR MISSION

We journey together to glorify God, making disciples of every generation and serving the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Weekday Preschool is a state of Texas licensed childcare facility composed of a team of dedicated teachers whose hearts are devoted to loving Christ and children. Our school partners with parents to encourage active participation in all aspects of their children’s lives as they journey along different educational milestones, both academically and spiritually.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Ensuring the safety and well-being of assigned children. Treat children lovingly, with respect and dignity and implement positive discipline.
• With guidance from the Curriculum Coordinator, plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for the class in accordance with lesson plans and whole child. Lead classroom planning meetings with Assistant Teacher to discuss upcoming activities and communicate and coordinate which teacher will perform what activities.
• Read the Bible lesson and other books associated with the lesson plans including books relating to the letter of the week.
• Be punctual and attend all required Weekday Preschool activities and meetings to include special events.
• Lead in preparing classroom for the day: lessons and crafts ready, toys and manipulatives out and centers set up. Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and document behavior in accordance with Developmental Milestones.
• Turning in your classroom notebook monthly to Director with notes regarding children in the classroom and to the Curriculum Coordinator with notes regarding completed lessons plans and evaluation of activities.
• Greeting parents at the door at drop off and pick up offering positive comments regarding children. If there are concerns, please voice them to Director for guidance on how to handle communication with parents.
• Maintain confidentiality with parents while not communicating regarding any issues with child in front of others. Liaison between classroom parents and Director reporting any difficulty or concern.
• Maintain good relationships with Assistant Teacher and other staff including discussing any concerns with Director and working to resolve conflict. Be positive about the Weekday Preschool, classroom, fellow teachers, and parents.

REPORTING

• Preschool Director
• Perform duties as assigned by the Director
• Notify Director and secure sub in times of absence
• Report any accidents or injuries involving students to the Director

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience preferred, but not required
• Teaching certification is not required. Training will be provided.
• Stand, bend, sit on the floor, move and play with the children.
• Lift a child up to 45 pounds.
• Engage with children outside at the playground in all seasons and for 30 minutes at a time in temperatures 40 degrees and above.