LC Lead Teacher

Gateway Church • Poulsbo, WA

15d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Gateway Learning Center is seeking a reliable teacher who loves Jesus and children to lead its Pre-K classroom. As a member of the Gateway OneTeam, the Lead Teacher supports and demonstrates an understanding of the church’s mission of living the Jesus-centered mission. The role calls for biblical godliness, a meaningful personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and active involvement in a local body of Christian believers.

The Lead Teacher creates a safe, loving, welcoming classroom that keeps children engaged; develops and implements activities and lesson plans suited to students’ developmental stages; participates in classroom activities with children, including snacks, lunches, and play; delegates tasks to assistants; manages the classroom atmosphere; works cooperatively with the team; and communicates feedback to parents and guardians regularly or as needed. The role is full-time, scheduled for 35–40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the day shift. The salary range is $18–$19.75 per hour.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Pass state and federal background checks and fingerprinting.
• Hold a current food handlers card and current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Have knowledge of child development, demonstrated through professional references, education, experience, and on-the-job performance.
• Be able to meet the STARS requirement and be listed in the state training and registry system.
• Have excellent verbal communication skills and strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Have excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Have at least two years of experience working with children the same age level as the center serves.
• Have patience, tolerance, a sense of humor, and an enjoyment of working and playing with children.

Nice To Haves

• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or higher education.
• Two or more years in an early childhood setting.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, loving, and welcoming environment that continually engages children.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities appropriate for students’ developmental stages.
• Actively participate in activities with children, including snacks, lunches, and play.
• Delegate tasks to assistants, manage the classroom atmosphere, and work cooperatively as a team member.
• Provide helpful feedback to parents and guardians regularly or as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition discount at all Crosspoint Christian School campuses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional Development Assistance Program
• Continuing education through the Early Achievers Grant program, based at Olympic College

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED