Preschool Teacher
About The Position
LifeFamily Learning Center is seeking a compassionate, nurturing Lead/Assistant Teacher to help children ages 6 weeks to 5 years prepare for school academically and socially. The teacher uses age-appropriate lesson plans, effective developmental materials, and positive behavior reinforcement in a safe and engaging classroom. The role includes working with children and families, maintaining classroom health and safety, and supporting children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth. Applicants must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be passionate about leading Bible lessons, prayer, and sharing the love of Christ with children. The position requires availability Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Specific duties may be added as needed; teamwork is a core value of LifeFamily.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have 2 or more years of childcare experience.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass fingerprinting and a background check.
- Be CPR and First Aid certified.
- Be available to work Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Be willing and able to work with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
- Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be passionate about leading Bible lessons, prayer, and sharing the love of Christ with children.
Responsibilities
- Perform opening or closing duties depending on schedule.
- Greet children and families cordially and address parent concerns as they arrive.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom; complete posted disinfecting and hygiene steps.
- Be familiar with Child Care Regulation Minimum Standards and Texas Rising Star Accreditation Criteria.
- Create and post developmentally appropriate lesson plans weekly or bi-weekly, and prepare activities throughout the day.
- Guide and discipline children according to center policies using positive, encouraging methods that support self-esteem and healthy social-emotional development.
- Supervise children during restroom breaks, naptime when applicable, transitions, and arrival and departure.
- Complete classroom forms, including lesson plans, incident and illness reports, medicine permission forms, and child assessments.
- Maintain an accurate count of children, communicate it when requested, and ensure required ratios are maintained.
- Engage with children and encourage and facilitate their learning.
- Track classroom supplies and inform the Director of needs; track supplies needed by individual children and inform parents as needed.
- Provide parents with a daily individual report about their child.
- Meet with parents to discuss child information professionally and maintain a responsive, positive rapport with families; report or consult with the Director as needed.
- Stay with children if parents are late at pickup; the posting states a late fee of $1 per minute may be charged and paid in cash to the teacher in charge.
- Report suspected child abuse or neglect as mandated by Child Protective Service.
- Limit cell phone use to a minimum or, in an emergency, have a floater supervise the room while answering a call.
- Perform fire and storm drills as required by state law.
- Coordinate and help supervise Assistant Teachers and Floaters working in the classroom.
- Lead Bible lessons and prayer and share the love of Christ with children.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- A generous amount of paid holidays and school closures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
