Afternoon Daycare Teacher

RED HILL LUTHERAN CHURCH•Tustin, CA

16d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with all Community Care Licensing and Red Hill Lutheran Church and School policies and procedures. The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to teach young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with relevant to licensing and school requirements and policies. The Preschool Teacher will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. We view our outdoor playgrounds as an extension of the in-classroom environment. This teacher will plan, prepare, and set up a variety of daily activities in the outdoor environment that complements the in-class weekly theme.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge in Child Development and Developmental Early Education theories and practices.
Proficient knowledge in safe and age-appropriate skill building activities for preschool-aged children.
Proficient knowledge in ensuring that children are well supervised, using RHLS standards and practices in keeping children safe at all times.
Team building skills.
Supervisory skills for the health and safety of young children.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Decision making skills.
Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
Stress management skills.
Time management skills.
Teaching skills.
Strict confidentiality in performing duties.
Respectful personal attribute.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Flexibility.
Sound work ethics.
Consistency and fairness.
Compassion and understanding.
Ability to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment.
Conduct all professional interactions with the standards of Matthew 18.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children.
Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, social/emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the children in the program.
Set up outdoor classroom activities.
Assist with in-classroom teacher breaks.
Help with current cleaning and sanitization guidelines.
Provide adequate equipment, curriculum, and activities for age-appropriate developmental skill building according to program philosophy.
Ensure equipment and facility are well maintained and safe at all times.
Provide weekly lesson plans that parallel RHLS preschool mission and vision.
Be familiar with health and safety emergency procedures.
Supervise children in the Preschool.
Ensure children are supervised at all times in keeping with RHLS standards and procedures.
Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and story telling.
Build children’s esteem.
Comfort and nurture children.
Establish routines and provide positive guidance through discipleship guidelines and practices.
Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
Implement positive discipline, through discipleship practices, when necessary.
Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children, age-appropriately, understand.
Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner.
Communicate with parents and members of the community.
Discuss identified concerns and needs with professionals as appropriate.
Participate in community activities.
Promote early education through hands on learning techniques.
Perform other related duties as required.