About This Role
This role involves planning and implementing an appropriate educational program for preschool children, following the center's approved curriculum and Christian philosophy. The teacher is responsible for classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment, and communicating effectively with both children and parents.
Responsibilities
- Plan, supervise, and implement the program for the class in accordance with policies and the Christian philosophy of First Church of God Early Enrichment Center
- Plan, implement, and supervise a daily classroom program that addresses the spiritual, physical, emotional, social, and mental needs of individual children in a group environment
- Plan and use an assigned curriculum that permits children to exercise their initiative and helps the teacher respond within a controlled and clearly defined structure
- Write lesson plans using materials from numerous resources and submit them to the center's director once a week
- Treat all children with dignity and respect and understand and accept individual differences in children
- Follow the basic school discipline plan, taking the initiative to clearly communicate discipline concerns to the director and to parents
- Abide by a code of confidentiality in all discipline cases
- Be responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom
- Take an equal share of joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions
- Implement methods for effectively utilizing the teacher, including clear communication and supervision
- Plan and implement methods of establishing a positive liaison with parents, including daily contact and attending specific events and meetings
- Ensure that children are never left unattended
- See that no child leaves the preschool area unless accompanied by an authorized parent, guardian, or staff member
- Aid children in overcoming difficult situations such as shyness, discipline problems, and toilet problems
- Assist children with lunch, morning, and afternoon snacks, making certain each child is served
- Assist children in preparing for naptime
- Implement indoor and outdoor physical fitness activities
- Complete accident report forms in case of student injury
- Effectively and lovingly communicate with other staff members
- Set up conference times with the Director in case of staff difficulties, using the Matthew 18 principle
- Help coordinate, implement, and participate in all field trips planned for the individual class
- Help complete field trip forms
- Post notices two to three weeks in advance of field trips
