Bay Area Christian School League City , TX 77573
Posted 2 months ago
Job Details
Job Location: Bay Area Christian School - League City, TX
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Salary Range: $13.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Weekday
Job Category: Preschool
Description
Position: Preschool Teacher (2024-25)
Classification: 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
Interfaces: Students, parents, administrators, staff, and other stakeholders as appropriate
Mission: Providing quality Christian education impacting lives for now and eternity.
Profile: Our organization has a culture led by a collaborative and cohesive team that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while living a lifestyle that demonstrates our Values:
Gospel Restoration
Spirit and Truth Empowerment
Relentless Love
Hands-On Service
Kingdom Partnership
Employee Profile:
Job Purpose: The Classroom 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 all assigned curriculums; P2: Frog Street Toddlers, K3: Frog Street K3, K4: OWL, Bridge: OWL, 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
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
Minimum associate degree (education / early childhood) or CDA; BS or BA in early childhood preferred
2+ years' experience working with preschool or kindergarten students
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 within the last year - upon approval from ELA admin)
Complete CPR and First Aid training before working with children
Complete the course on recognizing and reporting child abuse/neglect before working with children
Complete ELA Orientation before working with children
Essential Job Functions:
Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust
Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions
Ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving of instructions; must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations
Ability to listen and respond to counsel
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
Must be able to stand for 30 minutes at a time, sit on the floor or in a 12 -16 chair, bend at the waist and squat while attending to children, walk at a steady pace, and possess the agility to work with young children
Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment, including computers, copiers, phones, etc.
Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; perform repetitive motion, such as grasping, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise utilizing finger dexterity
Must be able to regularly remain stationary and move around the classroom lecturing and monitoring students
Must be able to regularly remain stationary at the computer, requiring repetitive finger movements and manual dexterity
Must possess the ability to observe details at close range required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and reading
Must possess the ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; possess the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound
Must possess the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word to convey instructions to students, parents, and other stakeholders accurately, loudly, and/or quickly
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to environmental conditions. Activities will occur inside and outside with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. The employee in this position will be subject to ambient noise, causing the employee to shout to be heard above the noise level.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Bay Area Christian School