Preschool Teachers

LifeFamily Church•Austin, TX

3d•$16 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The LifeFamily Learning Center values the need for compassionate, nurturing childcare! We are all about providing a program that will help children thrive and become healthy and happy students. We are fully licensed and certified in early childhood education with a commitment to providing loving care for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Our programs provide safe classroom environments, highly qualified teachers, and engaging lessons to help children improve their social skills, motor skills, and self-confidence.

Requirements

18 years or older
2+ years of Childcare experience
High School Diploma or GED
Pass Fingerpriting and Background Check
CPR, First Aid Certified
Be available to work during the hours of Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm
Seeking Teachers who have a personal relationhsip with Jeus Christ and are passionate about leading bible lessons, prayer, and sharing the love of Christ with childrem.

Responsibilities

Opening/Closing duties, depending on schedule
Meet children and families cordially, addressing any parent concerns as they arrive
Maintain a safe and clean classroom
Be familiar with Child Care Regulation Minimum Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Texas Rising Star
Create lesson plans with developmentally appropriate practices for your age group and post them weekly or bi-weekly
Prepare activities throughout the day
Guide and discipline children according to center’s policies, in a positive and encouraging way, promoting their self-esteem, and supporting their healthy social-emotional development
Perform disinfecting & hygiene steps as posted
Supervise children during restroom breaks, naptime (if applicable), during transitions, and during arrival/departure
Be familiar with and able to fill out all forms used in the classroom: lesson plans, incident and illness reports, permission to administer medicine, and children assessment
Keep accurate count of children and relay that information at any requested time, ensuring ratios are maintained
Always engage with children, encouraging and facilitating their learning
Keep track of supplies needed for the room and inform Director
Keep track of supplies needed for each child and inform parents as needed
Provide a daily individual report to parents
Meet with parents and discuss child information in a professional manner
Maintain a good rapport with families, responding to their inquiries and requests timely, and reporting or consulting with Director as needed
Stay with children at pick-up times if parents are running late – a fee of $1 per minute late might be charged and should be paid in cash by the parent to the teacher in charge
Report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect as mandated by Child Protective Service
Limit the use of cell phones to a minimum or in case of emergency, require a floater to supervise the room to answer call
Perform fire and storm drills as required by state laws
Coordinate and help supervise Assistant Teachers and Floaters working in the classroom