Early Preschool Teacher - Life Fellowship Church

Lionheart Children's Academy; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare academy in McKinney is seeking an Early Preschool Teacher. The role involves nurturing children's development and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant certifications. Flexibility in hours is required, and candidates must be able to meet physical demands of the job. Join a team dedicated to transforming lives through Christ-centered education.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to communicate effectively with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to 30–40 hours per week for full-time positions.
• Perform essential functions of the role in a childcare setting.

Skills

Communication

Child Development

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)

Job description

Early Preschool Teacher - Life Fellowship Church

McKinney, Texas

Academy Teachers & Support – Life Fellowship Church /

Are you interested in part time or full time work? ✱

• Full Time
• Part Time

What hours and days can you work? ✱

Are there specific times that you cannot work? ✱

Do you have responsibilities other than work that will interfere with specific job requirements? ✱

Communication

Do you consent to text messages for follow up and for reference checks? ✱

• Yes
• No

Church Connection

Are you currently searching for a church? If so, do you consent to your contact information being shared? ✱

• Yes
• No

Education and Training

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? ✱

• Yes
• No

Do you have a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)? ✱

• Yes
• No

Do you have a university or college degree? ✱

• Yes
• No

Please list any additional certifications, courses, awards, skills, or technical aptitude you have which may further qualify you for this position ✱

Please list all languages that you speak and write with basic fluency. ✱

Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States? (Proof of identity and eligibility will be required upon employment) ✱

• Yes
• No

Are you at least 18 years of age or older? ✱

• Yes
• No

Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations? ✱

• Yes
• No

Is there anything on your background that would prohibit your eligibility to work in a child care setting? ✱

• Yes
• No

Additional Names Used - Please list any other names you have used in the past or currently use, including married, maiden, and legally changed names, below. ✱

Employment History

Have you ever worked for Lionheart Children's Academy before? ✱

• Yes
• No

Does Lionheart Children's Academy employ a relative of yours? (If so, list name and relationship) ✱

Have you been referred by a current employee at Lionheart Children's Academy? ✱

• Yes
• No

If yes, please let us know who so we can say thanks! (please provide first and last name) ✱

If presently employed, may we contact your employer? ✱

• Yes
• No

If presently employed, why are you considering leaving? ✱

Essential Job Functions - L3

Full Time positions require an expected commitment of 30–40 hours per week. Do you agree to and understand this expectation for full-time hours? ✱

• Yes, I agree to the expected hours of 40 per week.
• No, I am unable to commit to the expected hours.
• Not applicable, I'm applying for part time or substitute role (part time positions are 29 hours or less)

Can you perform the duties of the job you are applying for as outlined in the job description? ✱

• Yes
• No

Are you able to lift up to 50 pounds from the floor to a waist high table 10-15 times daily and reach 20-30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to your health? ✱

• Yes
• No

Are you able to crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at the child’s level, sit on the floor, and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment? ✱

• Yes
• No

Are you able to see, hear and respond to children’s needs, emergencies and conflicts that might occur in a classroom, on playground, in bathrooms, and in common areas? ✱

• Yes
• No

Are you able to determine cognitive, social and physical needs of children and communicate in writing and verbally in the English language at a level that 90-95% of parents and other staff are able to understand and respond to? ✱

• Yes
• No

Do you have a reliable method of transportation to perform the essential functions of the role? ✱

• Yes
• No

Is this location within your desired commuting distance? ✱

• Yes
• No

Are you able to handle the stress, tension and exasperation that daily contact with many children and parents might bring? ✱

• Yes
• No

Joining the Lionheart Family

Lionheart’s founding vision is to see children and families transformed by the Gospel through Christ-centered child care centers across the country. Imagine six months of working at Lionheart, what would be some practical ways you could contribute to our vision? ✱

Share with me a Bible verse that is really helping (encouraging, challenging, calling you deeper into your relationship with Jesus) you in your life right now, and why. ✱

What church do you attend? ✱

How did you hear about Lionheart? ✱

• Lionheart Staff Member
• Lionheart Website
• Church Member
• Radio
• Apartment Life
• MDO Program at the local church
• Care.com
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• ProForce
• Age Friendly Institute
• Other

If other, where did you hear about Lionheart? ✱

If offered the position how soon would you be able to start? ✱

The salary for this position is displayed as a range in the job description. Salary is determined based on education and experience. Does the salary range posted in the job description fall within your desired pay rate? ✱

• Yes
• No

Experience - ECE

How many years experience do you have working in a state licensed childcare facility? ✱

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-4 years
• 5+ years

How many years of children's ministry experience do you have? ✱

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-4 years
• 5+ years

Do you have a Director's License? ✱

• Yes
• No

If you're applying for an Academy Director position, how many years experience do you have as a Director? ✱

• 1-2 years
• 2-4 years
• 5+ years
• n/a

If you're applying for an Academy Director position, do you have experience launching new child care facilities? ✱

If you're applying for a Ministry Leader position, how many years experience do you have in vocational church/ministry with a focus on early childhood education? ✱

• 1-2 years
• 2-4 years
• 5+ years
• n/a

Additional information

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity information (Completion is voluntary and will not subject you to adverse treatment)

Our company values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements and to learn more about how we can increase diversity in our candidate pool, we invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment.

Race

Hispanic or Latino

A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.

White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino)

A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino)

A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino)

A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.

American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino)

A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment.

Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino)

All persons who identify with more than one of the above five races.