LC Lead Teacher

Description

Program/Department: Gateway Learning Center

Job Title: Learning Center Lead Teacher

Reports To: Learning Center Director

Job Overview: Gateway Learning Center is looking for someone who is reliable, loves Jesus, and loves children to lead our Pre-K classroom!

As a member of the Gateway OneTeam, you will support and demonstrate an understanding of the church’s mission: living the Jesus-centered mission. Key qualifications include possessing a character that reflects biblical godliness, demonstrating a meaningful, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and active involvement in a local body of Christian believers.

Job Status: Full-time

Salary Range: $18 - $19.75/hr

Benefits:

• •Tuition discount at all Crosspoint Christian School campuses
• •Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• •Life Insurance
• •Paid time off
• •Professional Development Assistance Program
• •Continuing education through the Early Achievers Grant program, based at Olympic College

Responsibilities and Duties:

• •Creating a safe, loving, and welcoming environment that continually engages children.
• •Developing and implementing lesson plans and activities appropriate for the developmental stage of your students.
• •Actively participating in all activities with the children, including snacks, lunches, and play
• •Delegating tasks to assistants, managing classroom atmosphere, and being a cooperative team member.
• •Provide helpful feedback to parents and guardians on a regular or as-needed basis.
• •Other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

• •35-40 hours per week
• •Monday-Friday, day shift

Education:

• •High School diploma or GED.
• •Preferred: CDA or higher education or 2+ years in an early childhood setting.

Experience: Have at least two years’ experience working with children the same age level as the center serves.

Specific skills: Love working and playing with children; messes and snack time. Have a sense of humor, tolerance, and patience.

Physical abilities: Working in childcare is mentally and physically demanding, and aspiring applicants should be prepared for the often-rigorous requirements of this position. Additionally, sufficient mobility to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time in a multi-level facility.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• •Must be at least 18 years of age.
• •Pass a state and federal background check and fingerprinting.
• •Certifications: A current food handlers card and current CPR/First Aid certification.
• •Having knowledge of child development, as evidenced by professional references, education, experience, and on-the-job performance.
• •Able to meet the STARS requirement and be listed in the state training and registry system.
• •Excellent verbal communication skills and strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• •Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.