Lead Teacher

About This Role

This Lead Teacher opportunity at St. John's Lutheran ECEC serves Preschool (3–5) and requires completed early childhood education college credits. Based in Alexandria, VA, candidates bring experience in early childhood education and development.

What You'll Do

• Reflect the love of Jesus through words and actions, relating joyfully and sensitively to children.
• Maintain positive relationships among children, staff, parents, congregation, and community.
• Champion the mission and vision of SJLC and ECEC to our staff, children, and families.
• Create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for all staff, children, and parents by serving as first point of contact in the ECEC office.
• Develop effective lesson plans that correlate to our curriculum, goals, and objectives.
• Foster a positive and structured classroom environment that engages students and motivates them to succeed.
• Cultivate communication and relationships with parents through; parent-teacher conferences, classroom communications, and other school functions.
• Serve as a mentor and example to other staff.
• Continue to grow professionally through training, workshops, continuing education, and other opportunities.

Requirements

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education. If degree is in a different major, must have earned at least 36 college credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education. Alternatively, a state public school certification to teach children aged birth to 8 years will be accepted.
• Active membership in a Christian congregation or willingness to join.
• Enthusiastic supporter of SJLC’s Lutheran identity and Christian mission.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with SJLC and ECEC staff, board members, and families.
• Ability to observe and evaluate students in play based educational setting.
• Passionate for Early Childhood Education and clear understanding of child development, emotional intelligence, and social development.
• Proficiency with commonly used office computer applications and technology.
• Coolative and able to work in a team setting.
• Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and needs.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree with focus in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education.
• Active membership in an LCMS congregation.

Benefits

About St. John's Lutheran ECEC
Established in 1983, St. John's Lutheran Church's Early Childhood Education Center is a non-profit, private preschool center. We provide high quality, affordable, year-round, full-day program serving 50 students, ages 2-5. The center is financially sound, has an 18-member staff, and is supported by a Board of Operations and the Senior Pastor. Our mission is to learn and grow together through Christ-centered childcare.

Common Questions

• What ECE credentials are required for this position?

• This role requires some ECE Credits.

• What does this position pay?

• This Lead Teacher role pays $40,000 to $55,000/Yr.

• Is this full-time or part-time?

• This job is Full Time.

Location

St. John's Lutheran ECEC is located at 5952 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA.