Faith-Based Preschool Teacher (6w–5y)

LifeFamily Church; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

PTO

Generous paid holidays

Job summary

LifeFamily Learning Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Lead/Assistant Teacher to support children aged 6 weeks to 5 years through age-appropriate lesson plans and positive behavior reinforcement. The role emphasizes compassionate care, safety, and Christian-based instruction.

You will open/close, interact with families, and ensure a clean, well-organized classroom while adhering to state regulations and center policies. Training and ongoing collaboration with staff are provided.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• 2+ years of childcare experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Pass Fingerpriting and Background Check.
• CPR, First Aid Certified.
• Be available to work during the hours of Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm.
• We are seeking teachers with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and passion for biblical teachings.

Responsibilities

• Opening/Closing duties, depending on schedule.
• Meet children and families cordially and address parent concerns.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom.
• Be familiar with Texas Rising Star standards.
• Create and post age-appropriate lesson plans weekly/bi-weekly.
• Prepare daily activities and supervise classroom.
• Guide and discipline children positively to support development.
• Perform disinfecting and hygiene steps as posted.
• Supervise restroom breaks, naptime, transitions, and arrival/departure.
• Maintain forms: lesson plans, incident/illness reports, medicine permissions, and child assessments.
• Keep track of children counts and maintain ratios.
• Engage with children and facilitate learning.
• Monitor supplies and inform Director as needed.
• Provide daily reports to parents and discuss information professionally.
• Stay with children at pick-up times; late fee policy applies.
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect to authorities.
• Limit cell phone use; use floater if needed.
• Perform fire and storm drills as required by state laws.
• Coordinate with Assistant Teachers and Floaters.

Skills

Childcare experience

Age-appropriate classroom

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fingerprinting & Background Check

CPR & First Aid Certified

Job description

LifeFamily Learning Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Lead/Assistant Teacher to support children aged 6 weeks to 5 years through age-appropriate lesson plans and positive behavior reinforcement. The role emphasizes compassionate care, safety, and Christian-based instruction.

You will open/close, interact with families, and ensure a clean, well-organized classroom while adhering to state regulations and center policies. Training and ongoing collaboration with staff are provided.