Lead Preschool Teacher — Christian, Curriculum‑Focused

Family Worship Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge seeks a lead teacher to create a Christian atmosphere where children are loved, nourished, and developmentally encouraged throughout each day. You will oversee classroom staff, coordinate lesson plans using A Beka materials, and ensure safe, clean, and engaging activities for preschoolers.

The role requires strong communication with parents, collaboration with staff, and adherence to licensing regulations.

Qualifications

• Lead teacher must effectively manage care of children and lead classroom staff.
• Strong communication with parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all needs of the children are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with parents.
• Keep children clean at all times (face, nose, clothes, diaper, etc.).
• Ensure that all children are supervised at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Effectively lead assistant teachers and floaters.
• Develop weekly lesson plans which include the A Beka curriculum materials.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as: games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
• Ensure proper classroom documentation: Medication administration, attendance records, and observation reports.
• Ensure emergency evacuation procedures are conducted efficiently and according to licensing regulations.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations (Dept. of Health and Hospitals, Dept. of Education, and Fire Marshal).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Early Childhood Education degree (preferred)

Job description

Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge seeks a lead teacher to create a Christian atmosphere where children are loved, nourished, and developmentally encouraged throughout each day. You will oversee classroom staff, coordinate lesson plans using A Beka materials, and ensure safe, clean, and engaging activities for preschoolers.

The role requires strong communication with parents, collaboration with staff, and adherence to licensing regulations.