Early Childhood Teacher - 121 Community Church

Lionheart Children's Academy; Grapevine (TX); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lionheart Children’s Academy is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to plan, organize, and implement Christ-centered programs for children in a safe, nurturing setting.

The role requires supervising children, ensuring licensing compliance, engaging families, and collaborating with staff to deliver integrated faith-based education while meeting CACFP and NAC standards.

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Meets state minimum standards for Early Childhood Lead/Assistant Teacher; CDA/AA/BA preferred.
• Background check required for employment.
• Lives a Christ-centered life and can integrate faith into daily work.
• Experience in licensed child care or documented pre-service training.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities incorporating spiritual and academic development.
• Supervise children at all times and maintain required ratios; conduct daily health checks.
• Maintain a safe, clean, age-appropriate learning environment; follow sanitation standards.
• Use diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs.
• Track attendance, milestones, and routines accurately.

Conocimientos

Safety & Compliance

Curriculum Implementation

Family Engagement

Observation & Documentation

Effective Communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED

CDA/AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred

Descripción del empleo

• Location 2701 Ira E. Woods Avenue,Grapevine, TX, 76051,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 - $18.00 / Hour
• Industry Child Care, Ministry, Early Childhood Education
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing developmentally appropriate and spiritually enriching programs for children in a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment. This role ensures compliance with state licensing requirements, the National Accreditation Commission (NAC) standards, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal service procedures, and Lionheart Children’s Academy policies, while fostering positive relationships with children, families, and staff.

Classroom Duties

• Plan and deliver daily activities that support spiritual, social, emotional, and academic development, integrating Bible stories, prayer, and Christian values in age-appropriate ways.
• Supervise children by sight and sound at all times in accordance with licensing standards and required ratios; complete daily health checks.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and age-appropriate learning environment; follow sanitation and Safe Sleep practices.
• Use varied instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Track attendance, developmental milestones, and classroom routines consistently.

Regulatory & Compliance Duties

• Follow all state licensing regulations, NAC accreditation standards, and Lionheart policies.
• Support compliance with the CACFP by following meal service procedures
• Maintain all state and Lionheart-required trainings and certifications, including completion of pre-service and annual training requirements by due dates.

Family Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication.
• Share developmental milestones, learning progress, and spiritual growth updates.
• Respond promptly and professionally to family concerns.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and floaters to ensure smooth classroom operations.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events.
• Assist with housekeeping, laundry, and restocking supplies as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility to serve across different age groups when needed.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED required.
• Meets all state minimum standards and qualifications for an Early Childhood Lead Teacher or Assistant Teacher; CDA, AA, or BA in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Previous experience in a licensed child care facility or documented pre-service training.
• Criminal background check
• Spiritual Alignment: Lives a Christ-centered life, integrates faith into daily work, and models biblical values for children and peers.
• Intentional Relationships: Builds meaningful, supportive connections with children, parents, and coworkers, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Heart to Serve: Joyfully serves children, families, and teammates with humility and strength.
• Tenacity: Demonstrates perseverance, dependability, and strong work ethic, even in challenging situations.
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Responds calmly and creatively to sudden changes, ensuring continuity of care.

Skills

• Safety & Compliance: Maintains sight-and-sound supervision, adheres to licensing, NAC, and CACFP requirements, ensures a safe and clean classroom.
• Curriculum Implementation: Plans and delivers developmentally appropriate spiritual and academic activities tailored to children’s needs.
• Family Engagement: Builds trust through daily communication, milestone sharing, and proactive partnership with families.
• Observation & Documentation: Accurately records attendance, care routines, developmental progress, and CACFP point-of-service counts.
• Effective Communication: Clearly conveys updates to families, collaborates with co-teachers, and models biblical principles.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Compliance with all state licensing, NAC, CACFP, and safety standards.
• Positive feedback from families and team members.
• Accurate and timely completion of documentation.
• A safe, welcoming, and spiritually nurturing classroom environment.
• Demonstrated teamwork and alignment with Lionheart’s mission and values.

Summary

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our mission to provide Christ-centered care and education for the children we serve.

Lionheart Children's Academy will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Salary history will not be requested or required.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, Lionheart Children's Academy provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate fully in the application process and to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or accommodations during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]

Lionheart Children's Academy is a drug-free workplace.