Preschool Teacher (Substitute)

Crosspoint Community Church; La Grange (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Crosspoint Community Church in La Grange, Texas is seeking a dedicated Classroom Educator to implement developmentally appropriate practices for preschool children. The ideal candidate will be a committed Christian with knowledge in early childhood development, possessing excellent communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include teaching children through engaging activities, monitoring their progress, and collaborating with parents and staff. A high school diploma is required, and an associate's degree in Early Childhood Development is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a Christian background and professional commitment to education.
• Extensive knowledge of early childhood development principles required.
• Excellent skills in communication, organization, and teamwork essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate education and activities.
• Monitor students' progress and evaluate their readiness.
• Communicate updates and concerns with parents and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of early childhood development

Ability to collaborate

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Development

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Qualifying Characteristics

The employee must be a Christian with an authentic personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who agrees to the Crosspoint belief statements and core values. The employee is committed to incorporating these qualities and standards in carrying out the calling to Christian education. In addition, the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with the Crosspoint community‑at‑large, including staff, parents, and children is crucial to this role.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Implement a developmentally appropriate educational experience in the classroom using methods such as storytelling, games, and activities that prepares children for kindergarten academically, socially, and spiritually.
• Teaches students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school.
• Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates kindergarten preparedness.
• Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and the director.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.
• Enforces safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education.
• Participates in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and Christian teachings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of early childhood development principles and developmentally appropriate educational practices.
• Enthusiastic personality that will engage preschool children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with teachers, support staff, parents, and students in a positive and constructive way.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate curriculum.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required for recordkeeping and documentation.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Development preferred.
• Previous experience as a teacher or a teacher’s assistant preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.

Work Environment

• Classroom environment; variations in noise level throughout the day; exposure to indoor and outdoor conditions regularly.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.