Preschool Teacher

Westwood Community Church•Excelsior, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Westwood Preschool exists to provide opportunities for children to learn and grow socially, emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and physically in God’s grace, spilled out to them through people and programs that will foster and nurture God’s love for them. The role of the Preschool Teacher is to plan, prepare, and impart the Preschool program, reflecting and satisfying curriculum objectives established in the Westwood Preschool Operations Manual in conjunction with NAEYC accreditation standards and DHS licensing requirements. This role also provides general oversight and direction to the Assistant Teacher.

Requirements

Someone who lives a life that honors God in heart, actions, and relationships, with the goal of becoming more like Jesus
BS in related field with 36 credits related to early childhood required.
Proficient with Microsoft Office tools
Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with children, parents, fellow staff, and church community.
Knowledge of and the capacity to provide engaging preschool activities and experiences for children in which they will grow spiritually, emotionally, socially, intellectually, and physically
Physically able to assist children for safety and supervision indoors and outside throughout the preschool day. Including but not limited to; ability move quickly, navigate stairs, lift, bend, stoop, climb, kneel, and reach as needed. Able to assist children into and out of cars in all weather conditions.
Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
Ability to relate to other Westwood staff and church attenders at large.
Endorse and support Westwood’s Statement of Faith
Remain a member in good standing of Westwood Community Church

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate degree in elementary education or early childhood education preferred.
2+ years teaching experience in early childhood preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and implement the scope and sequence of instruction in order to impart a developmentally appropriate curriculum for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials as part of a planned learning experiences to motivate preschool children through activities that nurture the spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical needs of preschool-aged children
Establish and maintain standards of child behavior appropriate to preschool children to achieve a functional and healthy learning environment
Assist children with self-help skill development including coats, bags, toileting, etc.
Assist children and parents in car line during arrival and departure
Evaluate the emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of each child, document and retain records of these evaluations, and maintain open and continuous communication with parents concerning the growth and development of each child through parent conferences and other conferencing venues as appropriate
Create a safe, functional, and attractive environment for learning, including displays, bulletin boards, learning centers, instructional equipment, etc.
Provide weekly communication to parents via newsletter including past events and upcoming plans. Utilize website, phone, and email as appropriate.
Provide opportunities for parents to participate in the implementation and evaluation of the Preschool program. Encourage participation in classroom and special events.
Maintain professional competence through participation in educational staff development and in-service activities. Meet and exceed DHS and NAEYC accreditation standards.
Assist in the selection of instructional materials, supplies, and equipment, keeping organized in classroom and storage areas
Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings and occasional evening events including Preschool programs and Westwood staff events
Supervise Assistant Teacher and provide professional role model (and parent volunteers, as assigned)
Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Align to and live out the Westwood Staff Culture: Head High, Heart Soft, Arms Linked, Feet Forward