Christian Preschool Assistant Teacher

Spring Hill Christian Academy & Early Learning•Spring Hill, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Hill Early Learning is a Christian preschool that provides a loving and nurturing environment for children from toddler through pre-kindergarten ages. Our mission is to offer high-quality child care and early education rooted in Christian values. We focus on fostering the physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual growth of children through a curriculum that emphasizes love, kindness, patience, and respect. Our approach integrates age-appropriate educational activities with faith-based lessons in a low-technology setting. We believe in personalized care, understanding each child's unique personality and learning style. Safety, warmth, and a strong foundation in Christian values are paramount. We are seeking an enthusiastic preschool teacher to guide young learners in educational activities, including arts and crafts, free play, storytelling, and class outings. The role involves teaching fundamental concepts for kindergarten readiness, such as identifying numbers and letters, socializing, and classroom structure. Patience, compassion, and energy are essential, as is the ability to inspire, encourage, and develop young children. A creative mindset and good administrative skills are needed for planning memorable and innovative lessons.

Requirements

Past experience teaching children in the preschool or pre-kindergarten age group.
Ability to educate with age-appropriate language and teaching methods.
Patience, optimism, compassion, enthusiasm, and empathy.
Mediation skills for resolving conflicts between children.
Creative mindset to plan innovative, exciting lessons.
Ability to follow direction and be a team player.
Ability to stand as a positive role model for impressionable minds.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Education/Early Childhood Learning preferred.

Responsibilities

Teaching children core concepts, such as numbers, letters, shapes, patterns, and colors.
Catering lesson plans to your unique group of young learners.
Using creative, hands-on methods of learning, such as artistic expression, free play, and storytelling.
Planning a curriculum that addresses early childhood education requirements.
Encouraging and monitoring social interactions between learners.
Instilling a sense of respect and discipline, so that children work effectively in a classroom setting.
Supervising children outside of class time, such as during lunch, out on the playground, or on field trips.
Making sure that the classroom is clean, safe, and well-organized.
Setting up the materials and workspaces required for class activities.
Communicating with parents to learn more about each child's life outside the classroom.
Creating reports to inform parents about their children's progress at school.
Maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary environment.