Pre K Teacher, Wonder Academy

Water Street Mission•17603, PA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Wonder Academy is seeking a Pre K Teacher to create a Christ-centered, nurturing environment that fosters each child's spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical growth through developmentally appropriate instruction, classroom leadership, and family partnership. This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. All staff at Water Street Mission (WSM) are expected to participate in the development and maintenance of a healthy Christian Community by living out their faith and creating a space where guests are invited to experience that community. Each staff member plays an essential role in forming and maintaining Christian community, as the love of Christ is the impetus for change with guests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early education, or combination of certifications in child development field, with 2 years of experience as a teacher, or a combination of equivalent experience.
Strong administrative skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience in working with families who are facing poverty and/or other forms of instability.
Experience building relationships with families of students toward the goal of wholistic development of the child.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in the ministry activities of Water Street Mission.
Willing to sign the Water Street Ministries’ Statement of Faith.
A current and active member and/or regular attendee of a local church.
Able to fully support the Water Street Mission’s core values and ministry philosophy.
Subscribe to the Water Street Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications of Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
Adhere to the Water Street Mission Employee Handbook.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual are considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Teach, plan and implement developmentally appropriate, faith-based instruction that supports students’ spiritual, academic, social, emotional, physical, and creative growth in accordance with school curriculum and guidelines.
Create and maintain a safe, organized, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment that promotes learning and positive behavior.
Assess student growth and progress through observation, documentation, and formal and informal assessments, using results to inform instruction.
Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and ongoing support for student success.
Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, assessments, progress reports, and other required documentation.
Manage classroom materials, supplies, and learning resources, including inventory, organization, maintenance, and ordering needs.
Foster positive relationships with students and families that encourage engagement, trust, and a sense of belonging within the school community.
Support the development and revision of school procedures, documentation, classroom readiness, and special projects.
Work in full coordination with other Wonder Academy staff to identify, report and respond appropriately to any potential threats to the safety and wellbeing of students.
Share the Good News of Jesus Christ in words and actions with people we serve, communicating hope and dignity.
Walk alongside fellow WSM staff in Christian community as we journey toward maturity.
Encourage restoration in the lives of guests, recognizing we are each restored by God to become restorers.
Work in full coordination with other WSM staff, at all times, to identify, report and respond appropriately to any potential threats to the safety and wellbeing of guests.
Embody, encourage and communicate, a team and ministry culture which fully reflects WSM’s purpose, mission and values.
Other duties as assigned by Director.