Early Learning Center Teacher

Northlake Christian School; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northlake Christian School in Covington, LA is seeking an Early Learning Center Lead Teacher to monitor and teach preschool children, develop a responsive curriculum, and partner with our team to enhance the learning environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a Christian faith and aligns with our mission; responsibilities include planning age-appropriate activities, managing the classroom, delivering Bible and language-focused lessons, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the Christian faith aligned with Northlake Christian School.
• Patience, flexibility, and love for working with young children.
• Ability to collaborate with administration, faculty, and families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to promote social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Manage classroom with clear expectations for behavior.
• Deliver Bible, language, phonics, arithmetic, penmanship, and music lessons.
• Communicate with children, parents, and staff; maintain accurate records.
• Plan outdoor activities and supervise lunch and rest periods.

Skills

Relational care

Classroom management

Communication

Child development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood Education degree preferred

Tools

Basic technology

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 70104 WOLVERINE DR - COVINGTON, LA 70433

Job Summary: The Early Learning Center Lead Teacher will be responsible for monitoring and teaching children in our program, developing a curriculum that the children will respond to positively, and partnering with our team to enhance the learning environment at our school.

Personal Requirements

The ideal candidate has a professed and demonstrated relationship with Jesus Christ, and participates regularly in their local church. Applicants must agree with Northlake Christian School’s Mission, Statement of Faith, and Declaration of Moral Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Manage the classroom to support children’s development as indicated by setting clear age-appropriate expectations for the child’s behavior.
• Deliver lesson for Bible, Language Development, Character Development, Phonics, Arithmetic, Penmanship (Preschool), Music and Movement, Multi-sensory Activities.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff (Daily behavior report, weekly newsletter, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Utilize CLASS Teaching Strategy.
• Plan and implement outdoor walks, excursions, and playtime.
• Serve lunch to the children.
• Change diapers if applicable (preschool 3 & 4 excluded).
• Ensure all ELC policies, state, and local regulations are met.

Qualifications

• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and alignment with the school’s values.
• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Patience, flexibility, and a love for working with children.
• Basic knowledge of child development principles and practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administration, faculty, and key members of the Northlake Christian School community.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience as a teacher or teacher’s assistant, preferably in an early learning setting.
• Proficient with basic technology.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of CLASS Teaching Strategy.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the classroom and around the NCS campus.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.
• Physical stamina to participate in outside activities for 30-45 minute periods.

Additional Requirements

• Must clear the Louisiana Child Care Criminal Background Check.
• Upon hire, complete and maintain appropriate professional development as indicated by the ELC Director.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northlake Christian School (NCS) is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status; however, as a nonprofit religious organization, NCS reserves the right to carefully and fully explore the religious values, faith, and convictions (including personal conduct) of applicants and employees in order to employ and continue the employment of those individuals who support, advance, and live in a manner consistent with the mission statement and biblical principles.

DISCLAIMER

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Head of School reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.