General Teaching Application (Early Childhood)

Primary Responsibility

• Preparing students with age-appropriate academic experiences to facilitate a smooth transition into the next age group.
• Understanding of the social, emotional, physical, and, most importantly, spiritual changes that will occur during these early years.
• Taking precautions set by the administration to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Employing a variety of age-appropriate instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the available resources, and evaluating student progress on a regular basis.
• Remaining current with up-to-date technology and technological resources.
• Partnering with parents in understanding issues concerning their students’ academic and behavioral progress, and assisting the principal with upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.

Qualifications

• Educational & Experience Requirements: Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Education and equivalent work experience in the field
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Qualifying Characteristics: Clear biblical testimony of salvation with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life, with a calling and commitment to Christian education.
• The ideal teacher must have the desire to work closely and nurture a positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators, and community members.
• The teacher must demonstrate respect for all students and community members.
• The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example, and comply with school standards is a must, as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• The teacher must be able to address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

Responsibilities

• Report 30 minutes before class and stay 30 minutes after class to prepare and clean the room.
• Work the days and hours as assigned by the Principal.
• Some additional summer hours may be requested.
• Prepare and execute age-appropriate lessons that will engage, instruct, and enrich the students in accordance with the policies and Christian philosophy of Traders Point Christian Schools.
• Use the state guidelines and resources from others in the field to aid in reaching goals for lessons.
• Encourage an attitude of Christ likeness in all aspects of classroom: lessons; relationships (student, parent, and staff); classroom management, and discipline.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to obtain ideas for curriculum integration, student assessments, or to further enhance the EC program.
• Plan, implement, and communicate with your supervisor the needs in your building.
• Plan & order the arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom that is neat, orderly, and conducive for learning.
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions that are requested by the supervising principal.
• Evaluate on an ongoing basis the spiritual, social, emotional, and intellectual level of the individual student. The teacher will give a formal evaluation 2-3 times a year for each student. In partnering with parents, the fall evaluation will be shared at a conference that will be scheduled. A spring conference may be at the request of the student’s parents or the child’s teacher.
• Assist in various public relations events sponsored by the school.
• Maintain a current Infant/Child CPR and first aid certification on file.
• Implementing methods of effectively utilizing the instructional assistant, including clear communication and supervision, will give input to the EC Principal, as needed, on assistant teachers' performance in the classroom.
• Per State guidelines, all Early Childhood Teachers must have the following: Fingerprint and background check