Jr. Preschool Lead Teacher

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Grace Beginnings Academy Toddler Teacher is passionate about caring for 2-year-olds in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate partners with parents and supports each child’s physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual growth. This teacher plans and implements lessons aligned with the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress that are Biblically based and rooted in play. This is a full-time, year-round position with an 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule.

• Create a Christ-centered learning environment for children ages 2-3 years old.
• Provide educational experiences in the classroom that demonstrate an understanding of learning domains, Early Childhood Indicators of Progress and assessments.
• Differentiate instruction to meet students' needs in the classroom.
• Collaborate with the Junior Preschool Grade Level Team in planning lessons and activities throughout the school year.
• Communicate daily with families on the success, challenges and activities of the day.
• Meet regularly with parents both informally and formally throughout year to address child needs.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
• Follow the Infant and Toddler Director's directives to maintain high classroom standards and provide a quality learning experience for the children.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom and complete the duties required to keep the facility orderly.
• Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christ-centered love, respect and patience.
• Attend all required training and staff meetings throughout the year.
• Attend all school community events throughout the year, even if outside scheduled hours.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is essential to this position.
• Knows developmentally appropriate practices for teaching children from 6 weeks to 33 months.
• Maintains licensing compliance.