Preschool Head Teacher

Provides a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where preschool children have the opportunity to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. May lead and functionally supervise teacher's aides or assistants.

• Hours: Part-Time, 35 hours/week
• Campus: Vancouver
• Reports directly to: Preschool Manager
• Supervises: Preschool Teaching Assistant as needed
• Benefits: Eligible for ACA Medical Benefits and Free PK-College Tuition at MCA/PBC

Qualifications:

• 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 the WAC Minimum Licensing Requirements for Child Care Centers established by the Washington Department of Early Learning (section 170-295-1040)

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