KCLC Preschool Teacher

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church • Liberty, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The KCLC Preschool Teacher, along with their co-teacher, oversees, plans, and implements classroom activities to provide a safe and loving learning environment for their students, connecting them with Jesus and friends. They also engage parents in the biblical upbringing of their children. The KCLC Preschool Teacher reports directly to the Director of KCLC. KCLC teachers' positions are part-time on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year, with typical hours from 9:10 am to 3:10 pm. A few positions will include Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 3:10 pm. There are a few special events that provide additional hours outside of these normal hours. The working period is from Mid-August through Mid-May, dependent on the school calendar.

Requirements

• Evidence of a relationship with Christ
• Sense of calling to the position
• Maintains adequate physical and mental health for performing job functions.
• Must be able to physically perform all job duties of caring for children, including, but not limited to, lifting up to 40 lbs, standing for long periods of time, ability to change positions from kneeling to sitting to standing, and walking children to different locations around the building.
• People-oriented and independently motivated
• Ability to teach and nurture classroom of students
• Sensitive to cultural changes, seeking to minister to children in biblically faithful and culturally relevant ways
• Desire to develop skills and knowledge
• Flexibility and embracing adaptation to growth, change, innovation, and creativity
• Chemistry that will work well with co-teacher, KCLC Director and staff
• Member of a local church and possesses loyalty to the mission, vision, and leadership of PVBC
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in working with children in an educational and/or childcare setting
• Previous success in teaching environment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Education or Early Childhood Education

Responsibilities

• Responsible for encouraging academic and spiritual growth in children in the classroom.
• Work with children and parents to ensure that age-level objectives are being met.
• Plan day-to-day classroom lessons and activities that fit into the overall program and resources of KCLC.
• Coordinate with co-teacher on all classroom activities.
• Provide regular written and oral communication to parents through the preschool app.
• Attends all staff meetings, training and development opportunities as directed.
• Take steps to continue to develop skills and knowledge with regard to the current resources, information, trends and innovations within the arena of children ministry by reading books, periodicals and attending approved conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED