Overview

Lead Preschool Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Preschool/Pre-K position exists to provide exceptional Christian education, play, and developmental opportunities for our growing program.

ROLE SUMMARY

This position is a key component in growing and educating each child while monitoring classroom activity, preparing lessons for class, and maintaining safety and security measures. Our program consists of a 2-day class, a 3-day class, and a 5-day class. Each day is divided into 2, 3 hour school days.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

– Lesson planning with curriculum guidelines and monthly themes

– Field trip planning

– Communication with the aids

– Classroom party planning

– Parent communication and monthly newsletters

– Chapel and Jesus time planning

– Effective classroom management

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS

– Associates degree or higher in Early Childhood Development or Elementary Education with a minimum of two years of experience as a lead teacher in a classroom

– A heart for working with children, our school, and a passion to engage with our church and

school members

– Good interpersonal skills with children and parents

– Ability to multitask

– Basic technology skills

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm
AVERAGE HOURS/WEEK: 40
COMPENSATION: ​​Compensation and benefits will be based on education, experience, licensure, and qualifications
STATUS: Full-time
LOCATION: Trinity Lutheran Church, Crown Point, IN
REPORTS TO: Director of Preschool and Before/After Care

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees.  Trinity Lutheran Church Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Salary
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Experience: 2 years and up
License/Certification: Associates degree or higher in Early Childhood Development or Elementary Education
Work Location: In person
Ability to commute/relocate: Crown Point, IN 46307