Preschool Teachers and Assistants (2026-27 Anticipated Openings)

Job DetailsJob Location: Bay Area Christian School - League City, TX 77573Position Type: Full-Time or Part-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma or EquivalentTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: WeekdayJob Category: PreschoolPosition:  Preschool Teacher, Assistant, or Substitute (2026-27)
Classification:  Part-time or Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Primary Reporting Relationship:  ELA Director
Secondary Reporting Relationships:  ELA Assistant Directors / Registrar
Ministry Areas:  The Early Learning Academy at Bay Area Christian School (website)
Interfaces: Students, parents, administrators, staff, and other stakeholders as appropriate

Openings for 2026-2027:

Music Teacher (Part-time)
K4 Teacher (Full-time)
K4 Classroom Assistant (Full-time)
K3 Classroom Assistant (Part-time)
PM Plus Staff (Part-time)
ELA Substitutes

Mission:  Bay Area Christian School exists to provide quality, Kingdom education to the next generation, empowering them to make disciples of Jesus at home, in society, and through the church.

Employee Profile: 

Acceptance of and agreement with the Bay Area Church and Bay Area Christian School Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct
A strong, clear Christian testimony
A lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily

Job Purpose: The Preschool Teacher shall prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God.

Responsibilities:

Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity
Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ
Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout all curriculum and activities
Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner
Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
Perform any other teaching-related duties that may be assigned by the administration
Cooperate with the School Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school

Personal/Educational

Follow the ELA program guidelines as outlined in the Staff Handbook and policies and procedures listed in ELA Parent Handbook
Follow the most current DFPS Minimum Standards For Child Care Centers
Work in a team atmosphere, accepting instruction and assignments from the team lead and/or administration team
Establish and maintain an effective positive working relationship with ELA staff, parents, and students
Communicate effectively in person and in writing to parents via email, weekly newsletter, and everyday correspondence 

Teaching Skills

Be familiar with assigned curriculums - P2: Frog Street Toddlers, K3: Frog Street K3, K4 and Bridge: BJU's Footsteps for Fours, Handwriting Without Tears, Write Out of The Box, Gospel Light
Implement daily lessons to age-designated group
Prepare weekly lesson plans and submit them to the curriculum coordinator
Follow lesson plans
Attend weekly team planning meetings
Prepare and adhere to the daily classroom schedule
Provide for individual differences
Demonstrate techniques for smooth transitions 
Demonstrate preparedness
Establish and enforce rules of conduct for students in the classroom in accordance with school policies 

Classroom Management

Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly classroom.
Implement classroom management techniques and conscious discipline techniques provided in the curriculum
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child development
Keep accurate attendance totals at all times
Maintain control of the ELA restroom at all times as per requirements outlined in ELA Staff Handbook
Maintain an engaging, cooperative, and inquisitive atmosphere during center times

Health and Safety

Follow ELA requirements by securing current student emergency bags 
Follow requirements in Minimum Standards for sanitizing and disinfecting furniture, toys, and nap mats
Follow requirements in Minimum Standards for washing  hands
Follow requirements in Minimum Standards for staff/student ratios 
Follow ELA procedures for dealing with illness/injury/incidents
Follow ELA requirements for returning to work after illness
Follow ELA emergency procedures
Complete Daily Classroom Checklist

QualificationsMinimum Education and Experience:

ELA Teachers: Associates Degree (education / early childhood) or CDA; BS or BA in early childhood preferred
ELA Assistants: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
2+ years’ experience working with preschool or kindergarten students preferred
Complete a minimum of 24 hours of training in the area of early childhood education within five months of hire date
Complete 18 hours of pre-service training before working with children (hours obtained elsewhere may be used if completed