Preschool Head Teacher
Mannahouse Church, United States
Job Description
Provides a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where preschool children have the opportunity to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, physical skills. May lead and functionally supervise teacher's aides or assistants.
- Hours: Part-Time, 35 hours/week
- Campus: Portland
- Reports directly to the Preschool Manager
- Supervises Preschool Teaching Assistant as needed
- Eligible for ACA Medical Benefits and Free PK-College Tuition at MCA/PBC
Requirements
Ability to work and relate positively with preschool staff, children, and parents; Ability to establish a pleasant work environment in the classroom setting; Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to work effectively in a high-energy environment. Must be able to move about the classroom; Must be a member in good standing of Mannahouse, including consistent attendance, ministry participation, and tithing. Must meet qualifications as described by Rules for the Certification of Child Care Centers established by the Oregon Employment Department Child Care Division (section 414-300-0110).
Responsibilities
- Prepares lessons on Bible topics, verse of the day, teaches lessons minutes each day.
- Leads and coordinates weekly lessons.
- Integrates Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities.
- Assists in the preparation and implementation of educational curriculum.
- Assists in teaching prearranged MCA curriculum to students on a regular schedule.
- Monitors and maintains an orderly, positive, and learning-friendly environment in the classroom for the students while correcting children as needed.
- Communicates with Preschool Manager and Teachers on a regular basis regarding student progress, behavior and other matters.
- Works in conjunction with preschool staff to carry out a variety of student activities including group times, snack, bathroom breaks, playtimes, art projects, and gross motor activities.
- Maintains the classroom daily, making sure that everything is accounted for, cleaned up, and put away properly.
- Attends special staff meetings, school conventions, parent meetings, and other special MCA functions.
- Is familiar with certification requirements and classroom procedures and performs duties in accordance with those requirements.
- Teaches a religious Bible lesson to the students in each of the classrooms.