Preschool Teacher

The Wellspring Church•Indian Wells, CA

51d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

As a vital member of the Preschool Teaching Team, the Lead Teacher must be able to effectively fulfill the essential responsibilities including, but not limited to the following:

Requirements

Know, love and serve God and love Kids.
Be an active Member of a Christian, Gospel-Centered Church
Have earned a high school diploma, an associate degree in early childhood education or comparable field and have competed the 12 units of early childhood courses (including the infant/toddler class if working with this age group), as required by the State of California
Have 2+ years’ experience in a childcare or teaching setting.
Be aware of the unique needs of young children and maintain appropriate expectations of their abilities, while challenging them to be the best they can be.
Exemplify a strong work ethic and punctuality, while demonstrating a friendly, professional and positive demeanor
Prove to be a proactive self-starter, creative problem solver and collaborative team player.
Must be in good mental and physical health with the ability to squat, lift, bend, push, pull, carry children and reach without difficulty.
Physical requirements: Constant periods of sitting and repetitive motions. Occasionally able to lift or move up to 40lbs and standing or walking

Responsibilities

Planning, preparing and implementing weekly lesson plans, based on the program’s selected curriculum and activities.
Writing a monthly parent newsletter and communicating with parents in person, via phone, text and through email
Developing a professional level of rapport with each family, in order to establish trust and relationship.
Demonstrating effective classroom management that creates a calm and inviting environment, conducive to learning and fun.
Continuously interacting with and supervising the students with encouragement, positive reinforcement and redirection in the classroom, Club House and the playgrounds
Teaching, coordinating and compassionately helping students develop a sincere love for learning in centers and in both small and large group settings.
Continuing to research new ideas and methods of effective teaching through differentiation to fit the various learning styles of students.
Following all safety guidelines and procedures, while maintaining a safe, clean, clutter-free and organized environment
Supervising and coaching assistant teachers in encouraging and uplifting ways
Assisting with bathroom runs, making sure that children have good hygiene and changing diapers and/or clothing as necessary.
Maintaining a professional self-image and representing the core values of Southwest Church
Attending all devotionals, staff meetings and professional development as required by the Director.
Continuing education at an accepted pace