Preschool Teacher

Mariners Church • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

The preschool teacher provides a Christ-centered, biblically based environment for children birth through 5 years of age where all children receive a high quality early childhood education while learning the Good News of Jesus Christ. Under general administrative supervision, plans, develops and instructs students in a team setting, by taking the approved curriculum goals, standards, learning objectives and learning experiences that will contribute to the development of skills and academic achievement. The position is a full-time job working 40 hours per week at the Irvine campus.

Requirements

• Clear Live Scan and Criminal Background
• 24 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development minimum, AA or BA preferred
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Record of immunizations: current TB test clearance, MMR, DTaP, annual influenza

Responsibilities

• Provide a Christ-centered, warm and accepting environment for all students of MCP
• Meet all Title 22 requirements as specified in State of California’s Childcare General Handbook
• Maintain daily records, communicates with administration team and is able to respond to program needs to ensure quality programming and environments are upheld
• Create, implement and evaluate an engaging, age appropriate emergent curriculum for children
• Responsible for planning, organizing and carrying out a developmentally appropriate program in both the indoor and outdoor classroom setting
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their children, the classroom, school and church events through a variety of verbal and written methods
• Lead and organize Parent/Teacher conferences to help illustrate full child development
• Conduct ongoing assessments of children and maintain individual portfolios for each child
• Create a classroom environment which allows each student to thrive, stimulate critical thinking through creative learning experiences while maintaining licensing compliance
• Manage and supervise classroom behavior, demonstrate proper time management, and communicate to families utilizing the program/parent app
• Work as a team on projects and supervision to create a cohesive environment for students and families
• Maintain all needed data for accreditation and other quality assessments
• Participate in MCP staff development days and regular staff meetings
• Complete 21 hours of approved Professional Development per year
• Maintain center’s professional status by displaying spiritual, positive, professional behavior, and understands and follow policies and procedures
• Participate in activities that promote community within the school and church throughout the year

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 403b Retirement Saving Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off to serve
• Discounts at the Mariners Cafe and Bookstore
• Tuition discount for Mariners Church Preschool
• Opportunity to attend ministry events and conferences
• Working alongside a community of supportive, like-minded believers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees