Position:                              Preschool Teacher

                                                    Half-Time, Hourly, 5 days, Monday – Friday

Reports to:                          Director of Preschool/WATCH

Apply Directly to:               Human Resources

REQUIRED:                         Cover Letter, Resume  and completed  St.  Andrew’s  Employment Application. 

                                              Apply directly at:  https://www.sapres.org/careers/

CLOSING DATE:                 Until Filled

Role Summary

The preschool teacher’s role is to lead one of the preschool classes at St. Andrew’s. This person needs to love kids, work well in a preschool environment, and 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.

 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, and 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 to parents with 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, 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

• An individual who 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)

Benefits:  Paid Time Off – Personal, Vacation, Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement and Holidays