ELC Teacher - Lead

About the role

The ELC Lead Teacher is responsible for the general welfare and supervision of a class by performing the duties listed below in the job description. The Lead Teacher will provide a loving, Christian environment for children in accordance with the Board approved curriculum guides, as to fulfill the Mission Statement of Prince of Peace Christian School, "Providing a Christ-Centered Exemplary Education for Each Child".

Responsibilities

• Follows course objectives and program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of school
• Considers the needs of individual children with concerns for their interest, special talents and individual style and pace of learning when teaching the program
• Maintains order and safety in classroom and on playground
• Counsels pupils when adjustment problems arise
• Maintain and check daily the Parent Portal ensuring that parents/families are informed of the student’s daily routine
• Discusses pupil’s behavior and achievements with the ELC Director
• Interact with courtesy, respect, acceptance and patience to children, parents and staff
• Absorb and assist in public relations events sponsored by the school as requested
• Absorb ability to earn a minimum of 24 clock hours of training per teaching year through attendance at conferences, workshops, courses and other professional growth opportunities as approved by the Director

Requirements

• Active member of a Christian church
• 21 years of age, minimum
• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor Degree in early childhood education or related field (preferred)
• CPR and First Aid certification required; must be maintained by obtaining recertification as necessary (as required by school policies and State Licensing)
• Work experience to show dependability, responsibility, and maturity
• Experience working with young children in a school or similar educational setting
• Must pass background check with fingerprinting

Qualifications

• Flexibility and patience in working scheduled hours as assigned or as needed
• Person of prayer, strong and growing prayer and faith walk, daily Christian servant
• Optimistic, positive, joy-filled, model of professional excellence
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner and appearance
• Communicates tactfully with others
• Academically focused and proactive in preparations; nurture the heart and mind
• Loves children, approachable, patient and understanding of child development stages, engaging, visible, relational, respected
• Demonstrates integrity and is willing to execute with excellence

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to physically tend to students:
• Talk and to hear
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Toop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
• Reach with hands and arms
• Sit, stand, walk
• Specific vision abilities include distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Key Characteristics / Attributes

• Flexibility and patience in working scheduled hours as assigned or as needed
• Person of prayer, strong and growing prayer and faith walk, daily Christian servant
• Optimistic, positive, joy-filled, model of professional excellence
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner and appearance
• Communicates tactfully with others
• Academically focused and proactive in preparations; nurture the heart and mind
• Loves children, approachable, patient and understanding of child development stages, engaging, visible, relational, respected
• Demonstrates integrity and is willing to execute with excellence

Work Schedule

• Operating hours for ELC: Monday - Friday; 7:30AM to 6:00 PM year round
• Schedule is made accordingly to maintain room ratios during ELC open operating hours
• May need to attend meetings at the beginning of the school year prior to the official start of school

Compensation

Commensurate With Experience

EEO Statement

Prince of Peace Christian School & Early Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All aspects of employment—including decisions to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge—will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, age (40 and older), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including family medical history), military or veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.