Preschool Teacher - Substitute - Vista

Reports to: Preschool Director, Marcia Boeche
Works closely with: Children’s Pastor - Birth through PreK, Preschool staff members, Support staff, Facilities services, children, and preschool families
Weekly Hours: As needed
Hourly Wage: $20-$22/hour

Purpose of Position:

• The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate program for young children in an environment that is warm, nurturing, and enriching.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Provide responsive, relationship-based care for each individual child.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs to meet the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs of the children in your care.
• Develop, create, and document age appropriate activities and emergent curriculum based upon the children’s interests.
• Assess each child’s ongoing growth and development via portfolios, maintaining the classroom webpage, and use of developmental assessment tools.
• Create an inviting and stimulating environment for play and exploration.
• Build and nurture partnerships with parents via written and verbal communication, conferences, and family involvement within the classroom.
• Work in a collaborative relationship with other staff within the classroom, program, and management team.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; continue professional growth within the areas of Early Childhood Education, the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, and Developmentally Appropriate Practice.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of individual classroom and shared facility areas.

Qualifications/Strengths/Gifts:

• Personal:
• Staff members must have a healthy relationship with Jesus and a commitment to North Coast Church vision and values.
• Staff members at North Coast Church are committed to honoring God with their relationships, sexuality, drugs, alcohol, and lifestyle choices as called for in the scriptures.
• Professional:
• Committed Christian and agree with North Coast Church philosophy and doctrine
• Passionate about working with young children
• Respects individuality of each child encouraging their growth and development
• Meets state licensing requirements for Preschool Teacher
• Must have a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units
• Strong classroom management skills
• Servant’s heart willing to do whatever is necessary to do the job well
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, photo software, and maintaining a classroom webpage
• Demonstrates integrity, enthusiasm, and a collaborative spirit
• Team player who works well with staff, children, and preschool families
• Well-organized and high attention to detail
• Good communication skills (verbal, written, etc.)
• Willing to be adaptable and flexible
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
• Problem solver
• Confidently able to handle low-level frustration
• Handles constructive criticism well and is teachable
• Maintains a standard of excellence
• Humble and committed to growing in your relationship with God

Ministry Goals:

• To provide opportunities for children to develop and grow.
• To create a fun and safe environment for children.

Physical Demands:

• Physically able to stand for an extended period of time.
• Capable of frequent bending and stooping.
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects and/or children weighing up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.

How to Apply? Send Cover Letter, Resume, and Employment Application to Marcia Boeche at [email protected]

APPLICATION

Preschool Teacher - Vista

Reports to: Preschool Director, Marcia Boeche
Works closely with: Children’s Pastor - Birth through PreK, Preschool staff members, Support staff, Facilities services, children, and preschool families
Weekly Hours: Full Time, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Hourly Wage: $20-$22/hour

Purpose of Position:

• The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate program for young children in an environment that is warm, nurturing, and enriching.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Provide responsive, relationship-based care for each individual child.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs to meet the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs of the children in your care.
• Develop, create, and document age appropriate activities and emergent curriculum based upon the children’s interests.
• Assess each child’s ongoing growth and development via portfolios, maintaining the classroom webpage, and use of developmental assessment tools.
• Create an inviting and stimulating environment for play and exploration.
• Build and nurture partnerships with parents via written and verbal communication, conferences, and family involvement within the classroom.
• Work in a collaborative relationship with other staff within the classroom, program, and management team.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; continue professional growth within the areas of Early Childhood Education, the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, and Developmentally Appropriate Practice.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of individual classroom and shared facility areas.

Qualifications/Strengths/Gifts:

• Personal:
• Staff members must have a healthy relationship with Jesus and a commitment to North Coast Church vision and values.
• Staff members at North Coast Church are committed to honoring God with their relationships, sexuality, drugs, alcohol, and lifestyle choices as called for in the scriptures.
• Professional:
• Committed Christian and agree with North Coast Church philosophy and doctrine
• Passionate about working with young children
• Respects individuality of each child encouraging their growth and development
• Meets state licensing requirements for Preschool Teacher
• Must have a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units
• Strong classroom management skills
• Servant’s heart willing to do whatever is necessary to do the job well
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, photo software, and maintaining a classroom webpage
• Demonstrates integrity, enthusiasm, and a collaborative spirit
• Team player who works well with staff, children, and preschool families
• Well-organized and high attention to detail
• Good communication skills (verbal, written, etc.)
• Willing to be adaptable and flexible
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
• Problem solver
• Confidently able to handle low-level frustration
• Handles constructive criticism well and is teachable
• Maintains a standard of excellence
• Humble and committed to growing in your relationship with God

Ministry Goals:

• To provide opportunities for children to develop and grow.
• To create a fun and safe environment for children.

Physical Demands:

• Physically able to stand for an extended period of time.
• Capable of frequent bending and stooping.
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects and/or children weighing up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.

How to Apply? Send Cover Letter, Resume, and Employment Application to Marcia Boeche at [email protected]

APPLICATION