Early Preschool Teacher - First Baptist Church Celina

MORE THAN A JOB... A MISSION
At Lionheart, your work matters! You are here with a calling and you are on a mission with us.
OUR CORE VALUES
We are Christ followers passionate about reaching children and families with the Gospel, and out of our calling flows these.
• Intentional Relationships – We focus on cultivating relationships and encouraging others  • Tenacity – We are brave, resilient, and work with all our heart  • Heart to Serve – We joyfully serve others with humility and strength  
OUR VISION
To see children and families transformed by the Gospel through Christ-centered child care centers across the country.
OUR MISSION
To partner with local churches to operate quality Christian preschool, after-school, and summer programs to reach unchurched children and their families.
REASONS WHY PEOPLE JOIN THE LIONHEART FAMILY
• Personal and Family Wellbeing - Our Total Rewards and Compensation program demonstrates our commitment to support the health and well-being of all our team members.• Spiritual Community - Leaders committed to your spiritual growth• Personal & Professional Development - Financial Peace University, RightNow Media, and more!• Flourishing Culture - Annually certified Best Christian Workplace since 2015
OUR TOTAL REWARDS AND BENEFITS
HEALTH, MEDICAL, PRESCRIPTION AND DENTAL INSURANCE BENEFITS
• Valuable, low-cost, low-deductible medical plan• Vision, dental, and disability insurance• Employee Assistance Program for mental health• Tuition Discounts
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
• Retirements saving with matching 403b plan• Competitive PTO, even for part-time staff• Annual employee wellness benefits• Financial Peace University classes to grow in money management
INTANGIBLE BENEFITS
• Continuing education credits• Bi-annual In-Service + monthly staff development• Career growth opportunities• RightNow Media subscription to stream 20,000+ videos for spiritual, personal, and leadership development
... and a lot more!
POSITION PURPOSE
A Teacher has the primary responsibility for planning, organizing, and carrying out the selected developmental and spiritual programs for their classroom of children.  The Teacher reports directly to the Academy Director.   

Position Overview

• Job Title: Early Preschool Teacher
• Reports To: Academy Director
• Compensation: $15.00 - 18.00 per hour (based on Experience and Education)
• Requirements: Criminal Background Check required
• Start Date: ASAP

Classroom Tasks

• Planning, supervising, and implementing the programs for the class in accordance with the Academy Director and curriculum coordinator and Community Director.
• Maintaining an age-appropriate classroom learning environment, as required by the Academy Director.  Independence in assuming responsibility for the efficient and satisfactory arrangement of interest areas, rooms, storage, and outdoor area; and the adjustment of temperature, light, and ventilation in the assigned classroom. 
• Supervising children by sight and sound at all times. 
• Guiding children towards desirable habits in eating, sleeping, personal hygiene, social development, emotional stability, self-dependence, self-control, and respect for authority. 
• Creating a warm and accepting environment for all children, families, visitors, and potential customers. 
• Sharing the Gospel and having spiritual conversations with the children in your classroom.
• Maintaining ongoing communication with families that includes knowing their names and addressing each person by name every day. 
• Recognizing the individuality of each child and planning the program to assure each child’s success. 
• Demonstrating and teaching respect for diversity among children and adults. 
• Understanding the process of child development and relating that understanding to teaching. 
• Showing awareness of progress or lack of it in a child’s behavior, being alert to the total group even when dealing with a part of it. 
• Encouraging and guiding the expression of feelings, being a good listener, and assisting children in gaining confidence. 
• Guiding children in developing skills across all learning domains by teaching specific skills and giving children time to explore a variety of creative materials throughout each day. 
• Assisting children in problem-solving and guiding them through conflicts by teaching and modeling positive conflict resolution skills. 
• Assessing and observing children and using these observations to plan effective learning opportunities for each individual class and for the entire group. 
• Making proper requests, in a timely manner, for materials and supplies to facilitate the operation of classroom activities. 

Academy Tasks

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