Learning Center Lead Teacher - Preschool

bethanyassemblymi; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation days starting 5 days; up to 3

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Bethany Assembly MI seeks a Full-Time Hourly Support Staff member to care for children birth to 12, following licensing and safety standards. You will plan activities, support BKLC ministry, and help with communications and events across class spaces.

Expect 3–4 years of relevant experience and an active church involvement. The role includes a 90‑day probation, 403(b), and health insurance options at employee cost.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years related work experience preferred.
• Early Childhood Education background preferred.
• Active relationship with Jesus; regularly attends Bethany Assembly or a local church.
• Supportive of Bethany Assembly’s leadership (Board and Executive Team).
• Promotes the ministry of BKLC to kids up to 12 years old.
• Positive and professional at all times; creates a culture of honor, respect, and integrity.
• Commitment to continuous education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provides children with quality care by maintaining licensing, programming, and safety standards.
• Creates lesson plans to implement Creative Curriculum objectives and runs daily activities.
• Supports BKLC ministry for children and families.
• Maintains clean and organized Infant/Toddler and Preschool areas.
• Covers shifts, communicates with families, and helps with newsletters and events.
• Attends mandatory meetings and supports director decisions.

Skills

Early childhood education

Experience in child care

Active church involvement

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Early Childhood Education background

Job description

Help kids from birth to twelve years old belong in Community, become Disciples, and build the Kingdom!

Essential Duties:

• Provides children with the best quality care by maintaining licensing, programming, and health and safety standards.
• Creates lesson plans to implement Creative Curriculum learning objectives; planning, preparing, and executing developmentally appropriate activities and routines daily.
• Supports a growing and empowering ministry for our BKLC children and families.

Regular Duties:

• Documentation – completes developmental assessment reports and screenings twice a year.
• Environment – keeps Infant/Toddler and Preschool areas organized and clean (including storage spaces).
• Coverage – works the employee schedule provided by the Director and covers when other team members are absent.
• Communication – creates a monthly newsletter, social media posts, and daily communication with families.
• Planning – prepares for our annual summer camp, Christmas and graduation programs, field trips, and class parties.
• Team Support – assists with BKLC projects or events, runs errands, and regularly encourages the BKLC Team.
• Director Support – attends mandatory meetings, discusses decision matters daily and executes on those decisions.

Position:

• Full-Time Hourly Support Staff.
• Reports to BKLC Director.
• $13-15/hr DOE wage, paid biweekly by direct deposit.
• Mon–Fri, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (start/end times may vary slightly by classroom).
• Vacation: 5 days to start, 1 extra day each year of employment up to 15 days (3 weeks).
• 403(b) retirement account (for employee contributions only).
• Health insurance plan available at cost to employees.
• 90-day probationary period with performance evaluation.

Qualifications:

• 3-4 years related work experience preferred.
• Early Childhood Education background preferred.
• An active relationship with Jesus; regularly attends Bethany Assembly or a local church.
• Supportive of Bethany Assembly’s leadership (Board and Executive Team).
• Promotes the ministry of BKLC to kids up to 12 years old.
• Positive and professional at all times; creates a culture of honor, respect, and integrity.
• Commitment to continuous education and training.