Early Childhood School Age Teacher - Academy Christian Church
POSITION PURPOSE
A Lionheart Teacher has the primary responsibility for planning, organizing, and carrying out the selected developmental and spiritual programs for their classroom of children.
- Job Title: Early Childhood Teacher
- Reports To: Academy Director
- Compensation: $16.00 - 23.00 per hour (based on Experience and Education)
- Requirements: Criminal Background Check required
- Start Date: Open until filled
- Professional Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum and the developmental needs of the children by providing relevant learning experiences. Maintaining a thorough knowledge and close adherence to the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers, NAC accreditation standards, and the operating policies of Lionheart Children’s Academy.
- Instructional Planning: Plans, supervises, and implements the programs for the class in accordance with the Academy Director and curriculum coordinator.
- Instructional Delivery: The teacher effectively engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies in order to meet individual learning needs.
- Learning Environment: The teacher uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning.
- Professionalism: The teacher maintains a commitment to professional ethics, communicates effectively, and takes responsibility for and participates in professional growth that results in enhanced student learning.
- Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Spiritual Maturity – Commitment to biblical living. An ambassador of Jesus Christ, living a whole life that glorifies God as we pursue our mission of making Him know.
- Think Child and Parent First – An unwavering commitment to service excellence leading to customer loyalty and advocacy (Parent Partnership). Driven to deliver a holistic approach to early care and education to ensure that each child has a strong and healthy foundation for learning and for life.
- Adaptability – Recognize and respond to anticipated events and requirements. Willing to do what is necessary to get the desired results. Willing to work flexible hours is preferred.
- Collaboration and Teamwork – Create and support a positive, warm, and encouraging environment in which members participate, respect, and cooperate with each other to achieve desired results. Support in other duties as assigned.
- Initiative– Actively seeking opportunities to make a contribution rather than passively accepting situations. Take action to achieve goals; originates action.
- At least 19 years of age and meet Colorado ECT Teacher qualifications required, including level II or III in PDIS credentials.
- Additional coursework may be required based on classroom assignment.
- Early education, child development or elementary education BA, AA or CDA highly preferred and possibly required depending on qualifications for Teacher position.
- Previous experience in a state licensed facility required.
- CPR and First Aid Certification required or willingness to obtain.
- Children’s ministry experience is a plus.
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Join Academy Christian Church as an Early Childhood School Age Teacher, where you can make a real impact in the lives of young children! In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for planning and executing engaging developmental and spiritual programs tailored to the needs of your classroom. Academy Christian Church offers a supportive environment where you'll collaborate closely with the Academy Director and fellow educators to ensure that each child receives the highest quality of care and education. With a competitive pay range of $16.00 to $23.00 per hour, this position not only values your experience and education but encourages your professional growth as well. You will thrive in a student-centered atmosphere, fostering an environment where children feel safe, respected, and excited to learn. As an Early Childhood School Age Teacher, your enthusiasm and creativity will shine through as you adapt lesson plans and instructional strategies to cater to varied learning styles. You will play a key role in utilizing resources effectively, modeling professionalism, and representing the values of biblical living that we uphold at Academy Christian Church. If you possess a deep love for education, have background experience in child development, and are ready to inspire and nurture young minds, then this role is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our dedicated team and contribute to a holistic approach in early care and education, helping ensure a strong foundation for each child’s learning journey!
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 ...
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