Infant/Toddler Preschool Teacher - HIRING IMMEDIATELY FOR 2025 - 2026

Valleychristianschools; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Christian Schools is seeking passionate preschool teachers committed to early childhood education from a Christian perspective. Ideal candidates will foster a nurturing environment while meeting California's educational standards. Immediate openings are available for those ready to instill Christian values and support child development in a collaborative community.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

5 weeks of paid time off

401k after one year

Sick Leave

Tuition benefits for children

Qualifications

• Must meet State of California requirements for early childhood education.
• Must have completed 16 units from an accredited college.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implement the school curriculum effectively.
• Supervise child development activities.
• Ensure the physical safety and well-being of children.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Leadership

Education

12 core early childhood education units

4 infant care units

Job description

Description

VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS are located in Dublin, California, just 45 minutes due east of San Francisco. We enjoy beautiful weather, a beautiful valley geography, and have access to fantastic business and cultural experiences, but more importantly, we connect with some of the most exciting spiritual opportunities in the Bay Area.

We are seeking preschool teachers who are life-long learners, enthusiastic about loving children, passionate about early childhood education, and eager to teach from a holistic, interdisciplinary, Christian worldview. Brave Church and Valley Christian are a close-knit community of colleagues who collaborate with each other, encourage each other and pray with each other. If this is what you are called to do then consider joining us as we have immediate openings!

Our Preschool Teachers help students learn and grow in every day activities, skills, and subject matters that will contribute to their development as Christians. To provide a Christian education that develops the whole child, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, spiritually, and creatively, by providing a preschool experience of lasting value with Biblical values and principles woven throughout.

The primary functions are to be responsible for the supervision and management of the classroom in accordance with the ministry of Valley Christian Preschool. Principal duties of the teacher include:

• Implement the school curriculum
• Carry out developmentally appropriate child development activities on a daily basis
• Supervise aide/s assigned to assist in the classroom
• Ensure the safety and physical well being of the children
• Maintain regular communication with parents and contribute to the effective operation of the overall preschool program
• Teachers shall prayerfully help children learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development to the praise and glory of God

BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 5 weeks of paid time off
• 401k after one year of employment
• Sick Leave
• Tuition benefits for your Child(ren)

WAGE:

• Depends on education and experience

Requirements

• REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES:
• Be a committed Christ follower and active member of a local Church
• Be a role model in attitude, speech and actions toward others
• Have the spiritual maturity and leadership abilities to align with Brave Church’s mission
• Willing to support the above in teaching and interacting with others in our preschool community

REQUIREMENTS:

• The teacher must meet or exceed the requirements of the State of California for training and experience in early childhood education.
• MUST be fully qualified by the State of California to teach in an early childhood program the teacher must have completed with passing grades at minimum twelve core early childhood education including an additional four infant care units for a total of sixteen units from an accredited or approved college
• Units specified shall include courses that cover areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community; or child and family; early childhood education; and infant toddler curriculum.
• The teacher must be physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children, must be in good physical health verified by health screening, including a TB test, performed by physician
• Must have a criminal record clearance
• Must have a warm, supportive attitude toward children and their families
• Must be reliable
• Must be a team player
• Must be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to change in the program
• and must be willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance
• Teachers shall maintain a current First Aid and CPR card

All Applicants will be required to sign and submit a Statement of Faith and a Certification and Agreement for Application of Employment.