Preschool Lead Teacher

First Baptist Church Concord•Knoxville, TN

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher plays a vital role in nurturing, teaching, & guiding children (from 6 weeks to Pre-K) in a Christ-centered environment. This position involves partnering with parents, support & administrative staff to ensure a safe & loving space where children can grow in all areas. Preschool is a ministry of FB Concord with a vision of inspiring students and families to follow Jesus.

Requirements

Uphold Biblical priorities through a growing personal relationship with Jesus.
Become an active member of FB Concord or be an active member of a local like-minded bible teaching church
Develop personal evangelism opportunities within & outside the church & school
Encompass the qualities and characteristics of Concord staff members as outlined in our Staff Values and Statement of Faith
Per TN Licensing Requirements be at least 21 years of age
Associate's degree, CDA, or TECTA certification or 1-3 Year experience teaching early childhood education
CPR/1st Aid Certification preferred- able to obtain upon hire
Agree with and abide by CCS Christian Philosophy of Education

Nice To Haves

CPR/1st Aid Certification

Responsibilities

Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization & visual appeal as required
Create, submit and follow age-appropriate lessons plans from program provided curriculum & themes – ensuring sub plans are readily available & prepared
Create a safe, welcoming, engaging, scheduled & consistent classroom for all learners
Understand & comply with all TN Early Childhood Licensing Requirements – including ongoing trainings
Understand and comply all CCP requirements & best practices as outlined in the Preschool Operations Manual – including trainings, staff meetings & events
Utilize Assistant Teacher in the daily activities of the class
Communicate regularly & professionally with parents about their children’s growth & development. Notifying admin team of any concerns
Ensure constant supervision of class with safety & developmental needs as a priority
Implement a positive, age-appropriate behavior management approach aligned with school policy
Encourage & support creativity & independence during activities & crafts, focusing on child-led learning
Ensure that clean toys, activities, & expectations are developmentally appropriate
Provide feedback & suggestions to grade level team lead for program improvement
Maintain classroom budget & resources – including curriculum & assessment tools
Duties will vary based on the age of the classroom
Work to ensure that confidentiality is maintained by faculty and staff as it pertains to student discipline, academic struggles or staff issues
Fulfill other duties as assigned by the administrative team