Weekday Preschool Full Time Teacher

James River Church; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading religious institution as a Weekday Preschool Full Time Teacher. You will collaborate with the Preschool Coordinator to deliver an engaging curriculum and foster relationships with children and parents in a faith-based environment. This role requires dedication, flexibility, and a commitment to Christian values.

Qualifications

• Must complete requested background screening and Family Care Registry registration.
• Attend James River Church Grow Track Classes before start date.

Responsibilities

• Implement the James River Weekday Preschool Curriculum in the classroom.
• Oversee classroom activities and ensure a clean, stocked environment.
• Facilitate group activities and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Flexibility

Education

Background screening completion

Family Care Registry registration

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Job Summary

To work closely with the James River Preschool Coordinator in planning and

Description

Job Summary

To work closely with the James River Preschool Coordinator in planning and

executing the schedule and curriculum for the James River Weekday Preschool program. Greet and communicate with parents in relation to their child. Assume weekly management of room duties.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Function as a room leader or assistant leader.
• Make sure the room is clean, stocked, and in order.
• Oversee the classroom (keep class on the schedule, make sure diapers are changed, kids go to the bathroom, etc.)
• Implement the James River Weekday Preschool Curriculum in your classroom.
• Verify the child has been checked in and is wearing their check-in sticker at drop-off.
• Verify parent and child claim tags match when children are picked up.
• Assist parents that enter the building to drop off or pick up their child.
• Facilitate group activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with children and parents.
• Take attendance of children.
• Follow the NPR guidelines regarding the student-to-teacher ratio with your class at all times.
• Follow State guidelines for sanitation requirements in rooms.
• Red carpet attitude – remember you are here to serve others.
• Be flexible in every aspect of the job.
• Greet parents and children at door; learn their names and use them often.
• No cell phone or other media usage is allowed.
• Friend visits are not acceptable.
• No food or drinks in the Playlands except bottled water.
• Always leave a room better than you found it.
• Be aware of emergency evacuation routes and procedures.
  
  

Absenteeism

• In the event you are going to be absent please notify the Sub Coordinator immediately.
• Time off should be requested two weeks in advance of an absence.
  
  

If absenteeism is affecting your class, a meeting will be scheduled with the Weekday Preschool Director and Coordinator

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Complete the requested background screening prior to the start date.
• Register with Family Care Registry prior to the start date.
• Provide physical exam results and TB test results prior to the start date.
• Attend James River Church Grow Track Classes prior to the start date.
• Read License Exempt Rule Book and sign the required statement.
• Read the James River Weekday Preschool Teacher Handbook and sign the required statement.
• All are required to participate in the following activities:
• James River Weekday Preschool Planning Meetings (paid time)
• Attend Scheduled meetings and Training days (paid time)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Abide by no cell phone usage while on duty.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and reach.
• Ability to walk independently up and down a normal flight of 13-15 stairs.
  
  

Code of Conduct and Character

James River Church Is Pastor-led And Staff Driven With Board Oversight. James River Church Staff Are Expected And Considered To Share In The Responsibility Of Practicing And Propagating The Christian Gospel Message And Upholding The Doctrine Of The Church (the Employer), As Stated On Our Website And In Our Bylaws. As Leaders And Ministers Of The Gospel, Staff Therefore Agree To The Following

• Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:
• Daily devotional time with Lord.
• Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.
• Develop a strong marriage and family life. This includes:
• Communicating and sharing with your spouse.
• Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.
• Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.
• Attend all regularly scheduled services at a bible teaching church.
• Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.
• Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.
• Maintain loyalty to all the James River Church staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.
  
  

HEART BEHIND ALL WE DO

JOY

Smile at EVERYONE you encounter!

• “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Phil 4:4 (NIV)
• “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Ps 16:11 (ESV)
  
  

ENTHUSIASM

Be enthusiastic about your role, about the church, & about what God is doing in your life and in the church.

• “Zeal for your house has consumed me…” Ps 69:9 (ESV)
• “I was overjoyed when they said, ‘Let’s go up to the house of the Lord.’” Ps 122:1 (TPT)
  
  

ENCOURAGEMENT

Be encouraging with your countenance, with your words, and with your actions to the team and to everyone you connect with as you serve!

• “So encourage each other and build each other up…” 1 Thess 5:11 (NLT)
• “…Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.” 1 Thess 5:15 (MSG)
  
  

LOVE AND CARE

Show compassion & represent the love of Jesus!

• “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God.” 1 John 4:7 (NLT)
• “Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” Jn 13:34 (NLT)
  
  

SERVANT MINDED

How can we help you with what you need? If needed, connect the individual to someone who can help.

• “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Pt 4:10 (NLT)
• “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mt 20:28 (NLT)
• “…Through love serve and seek the best for one another.” Ga 5:13 (AMP)

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