SCAWG - Lead Preschool Teacher

Sunlight Christian Academy is a private, faith-based school dedicated to providing a Christ-centered education that equips students to shine the light of Jesus in the world. We strive to cultivate a nurturing, supportive environment where teachers and students grow in faith, wisdom, and excellence.

Primary Purpose

Provides a nurturing, Christ-centered environment for 3-year-old students. Facilitates age-appropriate learning activities focused on developmental milestones. Partners with families to support early childhood growth spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Consistently reflects God’s love in every interaction, serving as a positive influence on staff, students, and families for Christ, while fully embodying the Sunlight Way in all areas of responsibility.

Primary Responsibilities

Classroom Instruction

• Plan and implement structured and play-based lessons aligned with early learning standards
• Introduce foundational skills in letters, numbers, colors, and shapes
• Guide children through group activities, story time, songs, and movement
• Use visual schedules, repetition, and hands-on experiences to reinforce learning

Child Development & Care

• Support social-emotional growth through positive reinforcement and redirection
• Encourage independence in self-care routines (toileting, hand washing, snack time)
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
• Observe and document developmental progress and behaviors

Classroom Management

• Create a structured but flexible daily routine
• Use gentle guidance techniques to manage classroom behavior
• Foster respect, kindness, and cooperation among students

Parent Communication

• Build positive relationships with families
• Communicate regularly through newsletters, apps, or meetings
• Share updates on student progress, behavior, and classroom activities

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with assistants, co-teachers, and school leadership
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Support school events and faith-based initiatives

Spiritual Integration

• Incorporate prayer, Bible stories, and songs into daily routines
• Model Christ-like behavior and values
• Encourage children to understand God’s love through age-appropriate conversations

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Spiritual Commitment

• A committed Christian who regularly attends church and actively lives out their faith.
• Demonstrates a growing personal relationship with Jesus through consistent spiritual disciplines such as scripture reading, prayer, gratitude and fellowship.

Skills and Attributes

• Exhibits a consistently positive attitude upholding the values and mission of the school.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to connect well with students, parents and staff.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters.
• Flexible and willing to support school operations in a variety of roles as needed.
• Dependable with a strong commitment to punctuality and regular attendance.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience working with children in a preschool setting required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working as a lead teacher in a preschool classroom or related field preferred.

Teacher Educational Credentials

• CDA/FCCPC Required
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education or related field, or in process, required

How to Apply

• If you are interested in applying for this position, please attach your resume and a cover letter including your faith journey.
• Sunlight Christian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.
• All employees are subject to a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
• Click here for more information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/