NURSERY/ PRESCHOOL TEACHER

 

Lifepoint Church is seeking loving, flexible, energetic and team-oriented individuals to serve as teachers in our staff Daycare! Our daycare serves staff families with children ages birth through preschool (0-5), and we are seeking both nursery and preschool teachers to promote the social, physical, intellectual and spiritual growth of all children in our care! 

 

To apply for this position, please complete an online application

 

Qualifications

  • Prior childcare experience strongly preferred
  • Must be or willing to become CPR certified
  • Must be able to pass a general physical
  • Must be able to lift more than 25+ lbs

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Creates and tailors a weekly program suitable for either Nursery or Preschool students 
  • Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
  • Interacts with children and models socially-appropriate behavior by developing and participating in physical activities that require frequent standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and lifting to engage each child
  • Guides children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum
  • Observes each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
  • Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment by adhering to all Company procedures related to injuries and accidents and verbally communicating to students, teachers, and the Daycare Lead regarding potential hazards or injuries
  • Provides daily written/oral feedback to parents regarding the social and intellectual development of their child and conducts face-to-face conferences with parents twice yearly.
  • Collaborate with other Nursery and Preschool teachers to find ways to improve and enhance current practices
  • Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards, including weekly setup and tear down activities

 

Attributes of the ideal candidate

  • Flexibility
  • Patience
  • Dedication
  • Interpersonal Skills

 

Work Location

Fredericksburg VA

 

Reporting Relationships

  • Direct-Line Reports to Daycare Team Lead

 

Employment Status

  • $13/hour starting rate
  • Temp to hire (short term contract work also available)
  • Daycare operates Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm
  • Full-time (30+hours) or part time schedules available
  • Medical/dental/vision options available for FT teachers
  • Children of teachers may attend the daycare free of charge
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