Kindergarten Teacher - 2026/27 School Year

Golden Hills Community Church•Brentwood, CA

22h•$50,000

About The Position

A teacher at Golden Hills Christian School is responsible for the daily instruction of his/her students, with the understanding that we are facilitating each student’s growth academically, physically, and spiritually. He/she must support and implement the GHCC Theological Vision for Ministry. He/she is responsible for the overall implementation of the assigned school curriculum and for creating an optimal learning environment for his/her students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
ACSI and/or CA State Teaching Credential (may be obtained during the first year of teaching)
Ability to create an optimal learning environment for students.
Excellent oral/written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with GHCS families.
Ability to develop and execute lesson plans in each subject assigned to teach.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to work in a team environment and take direction from supervisors.
Lead students in spiritual development.
Be a Christ-like example to all students and families.
Shall maintain regular evangelical church attendance (GHCC member preferred).
Maintain regular involvement in school and church activities and events.
Signed acknowledgment to policies and procedures as stated in GHCS Staff Handbook.
Expected to be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others.
He/she will wholeheartedly agree with the GHCC Theological Vision for Ministry and the GHCS Statement of Faith.
The teacher shall acknowledge their total dependency upon the Lord by spending time in God's Word and prayer through daily devotions.
Ensure that the classroom work environment is Christ-centered, nurturing, wholesome, and loving.
Must be able to stand for long periods.
Ability to use fingers to grasp, assemble, or move objects.
Ability to speak clearly and enunciate sounds for students.
Ability to hear sounds and recognize differences between them.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
Ability to bend down and stand up with ease.
Ability to speak for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.

Nice To Haves

24 ECE Units preferred
Experience in Christian education preferred
CA State Teaching Credential (preferred).

Responsibilities

Be present in their classroom to greet students by 8:00 am.
Be punctual for all duties, required staff meetings, and extracurricular functions.
Respectfully cooperate with the principal and administration in implementing all policies and procedures.
Follow the assigned scope and sequence for all classes.
Submit copies of weekly lesson plans by 8:00 am to the Principal.
Provide principal and administration with copies of all parent communications.
Keep student records attendance/grades) updated on FACTS weekly.
Turn in all paperwork on time; progress reports, report cards, supply lists, curriculum orders, etc.
Maintain proper discipline practices in the classroom, on school premises, and at school-sponsored activities.
Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.
Follow all facility usage rules and requirements.
Use a variety of instructional aides, methods, and materials to provide a creative learning environment.
Plan appropriate educational activities and field trips to enhance the curriculum.
Be in constant communication with students, parents, and the principal regarding any academic or behavioral concerns with sufficient notice of failure.
Be proficient in emergency procedures such as CPR, first aid, building evacuation, and emergency drills.
Inform the administration promptly if unable to fulfill any duty assigned due to illness/injury.
Contact a substitute teacher for prearranged absences (in the event of sudden illness, call administration, and a sub will be arranged for you).
Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute and have an emergency substitute plan in the office.
Be flexible in performing requested duties as updated or revised during the school year.
Supervise assigned students at all times.
Follow administration guidelines for staff dress code.
Integrate Biblical worldview throughout curriculum lesson plans and activities.