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## Preschool Teacher

**Half-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, 5 days, Monday-Friday**

***Benefits:* Paid Time Off for Personal, Vacation, Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement and Holidays. Education Reimbursement and Childcare Allowance.**

**SUMMARY**

The Preschool Teacher’s role is to lead one of the Preschool classes at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. This person needs to love kids, work well in a Preschool environment, be willing to adapt and be flexible on a day-to-day basis. This person will be a joyful presence on campus, embodying Christ to each family and staff member in our Preschool.

**ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Team First
• Assist Director of Preschool each week with requested tasks.
• Be part of a team that supports the “church-wide” gatherings and functions.
• Attend weekly Preschool team meetings and attend other staff meetings.
• Essence of Responsibilities
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining an inviting, well-organized, developmentally appropriate learning environment that meets the needs of the children in the classroom.
• Implement daily Bible curriculum and model Christian principles throughout the day.
• Observe and record children’s learning and development.
• Communicate with families and parents about their child’s progress, developments, and accomplishments during the year, as well as in formal parent/teacher conferences, twice a year.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Preschool curriculum.
• Assist in the supervision of children during inside and outside time.
• Invite
• Daily setup and tear down the environment as needed.
• Create welcoming environments where children will be be inspired to learn and play.
• Utilize Preschool Manage software to communicate with parents on postings of photos, events, and stories.
• Nurture
• Maintain a professional attitude in communicating with the teachers, parents, children, and all other staff members.
• Teach children in line with the developmental approach and values of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
• Empower
• Complete general housekeeping tasks in order to facilitate a positive classroom environment.
• Fill out assessment reports for each child for bi-annual parent/teacher conferences.
• Complete yearly portfolios for children at the end of the school year.
• Develop a personal growth strategy to be shared with your supervisor so you are continually empowered to grow strengths and minimize weaknesses in your job duties and functions.

**OTHER GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• In addition to normal responsibilities, this person is a member of a team dedicated to Christian service and should therefore seek, at all times, to conduct him/herself in a way that would be pleasing to the Lord.
• Ability to use a computer with the knowledge of Microsoft Office and Keynote programs.
• Must be available for occasional weekend or evening events.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Minister of Family Ministries and/or Director of Preschool.

## Qualifications

• This person is an active part of a Christian Church and affirms the mission, values, and mission measures of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:**

• A minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education Units (can be currently enrolled).
• At least one year of experience working in a Preschool.
• CPR and First Aid (will train).
• Mandated Reporter certification (will train).