SCAWG - VPK Teacher

Job Title: Preschool Teacher

Location: Winter Garden Campus

Job Category: VPK Teacher

Department: Preschool

About Us

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, preferred.

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.

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