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OUR CORE VALUES
We are Christ followers passionate about reaching children and families with the Gospel, and out of our calling flows these.
- Intentional Relationships – We focus on cultivating relationships and encouraging others
- Tenacity – We are brave, resilient, and work with all our heart
- Heart to Serve – We joyfully look for opportunities to serve others with humility and strength
OUR VISION
To see children and families transformed by the Gospel through Christ-centered child care centers across the country.
OUR MISSION
To partner with local churches to operate quality Christian preschool, after-school, and summer programs to reach unchurched children and their families.
REASONS WHY PEOPLE JOIN THE LIONHEART FAMILY
- Personal and Family Wellbeing - Our Total Rewards and Compensation program demonstrates our commitment to supporting the health and well-being of all our team members.
- Spiritual Community - Leaders committed to your spiritual growth
- Personal & Professional Development - Financial Peace University, RightNow Media, and more!
- Flourishing Culture - Annually certified Best Christian Workplace since 2015
OUR TOTAL REWARDS AND BENEFITS
HEALTH, MEDICAL, PRESCRIPTION, AND DENTAL INSURANCE BENEFITS
- Valuable, low-cost, low-deductible medical plan
- Vision, dental, and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health
- Tuition Discounts
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
- Retirements saving with matching 403b plan
- Competitive PTO, even for part-time staff
- Annual employee wellness benefits
- Financial Peace University classes to grow in money management
INTANGIBLE BENEFITS
- Continuing education credits
- Bi-annual In-Service + monthly staff development
- Career growth opportunities
- RightNow Media subscription to stream 20,000+ videos for spiritual, personal, and leadership development
... and a lot more!
A Teacher is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out the selected developmental and spiritual programs for their children's classroom. The Teacher reports directly to the Academy Director. The hours for this position are from 12:30-6:30, with an hour lunch break.
Classroom Tasks
Planning, supervising, and implementing the class programs according to the Academy Director and curriculum coordinator.
As required by the Academy Director, we are maintaining an age-appropriate classroom learning environment.
Independence in assuming responsibility for the efficient and satisfactory arrangement of interest areas, rooms, storage, and outdoor area; and the adjustment of temperature, light, and ventilation in the assigned classroom.
She supervises children by sight and sound at all times.
We are guiding children towards desirable habits in eating, sleeping, personal hygiene, social development, emotional stability, self-dependence, self-control, and respect for authority.
Creating a warm and accepting environment for all children, families, visitors, and potential customers. Maintaining ongoing communication with families includes knowing their names and addressing each person by name daily.
Recognizing the individuality of each child and planning the program to ensure each child's success. Demonstrating and teaching respect for diversity among children and adults.
It is understanding the process of child development and relating that understanding to teaching.
They are showing awareness of progress or lack thereof in a child's behavior, alerting the entire group even when dealing with a part.
They encourage and guide the expression of feelings, being a good listener, and assist children in gaining confidence.
We are guiding children in developing skills across all learning domains by teaching specific skills and giving children time to explore a variety of creative materials throughout each day.
We assist children in problem-solving and guide them through conflicts by teaching and modeling positive conflict resolution skills.
They assess and observe children and use reservations to plan adequate learning opportunities for each class and group.
I am making proper requests promptly for materials and supplies to facilitate the operation of classroom activities.
Academy Tasks
I am assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff and maintaining the cleanliness of the individual classroom at all times.
I attend all staff meetings, training sessions, staff work days, parent conferences, parent open houses, graduation programs, and other special functions as scheduled by the Academy Director.
Maintaining current First-Aid and CPR certification during employment (this is a job requirement). Attending training seminars to aid in developing job skills and increase growth potential. Participating in an academy training event as a facilitator or co-facilitator bi-annually.
I am participating in the more prominent early childhood community through attendance at conferences, volunteer service, and keeping a current membership in a local, state, or national early childhood organization.
I am maintaining a thorough knowledge and close adherence to the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers, NAC accreditation standards, and the operating policies of Lionheart Children's Academy.
Background, Experience, and Education
At least 18 years of age and a high school diploma or GED certificate are required.
Early education BA, AA, or CDA is highly preferred for the Teacher positions.
Previous experience in a state-licensed facility OR 24 hours of documented pre-service training required for a Teacher position.
Children's ministry experience is a plus.
Critical Gifts
Spiritual maturity - committed and passionate follower of Jesus Christ
Desire to reach children and parents for Christ.
Friendliness and warmth towards people
Dependability and self-confidence
Enthusiasm for teaching
Desire to grow and learn personally and professionally
Comfortable having spiritual conversations with children and adults
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
An ability to evaluate self
A clear and well-modulated voice
Self-starter
The personal appearance that is neat and suitable for working with young children
Essential Job Functions - All staff in supervision of children must be:
Able to see, hear and respond to children's needs, emergencies, and conflicts that might occur in a classroom, on the playground, in bathrooms, and in common areas.
Able to lift 35-50 pounds from the floor to a waist-high table 10-15 times daily.
Able to reach a child 20-30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the employee's health.
Able to crouch to a child's height, maintain eye contact at the child's level, sit on the floor, and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment.
Able to determine children's cognitive, social, and physical needs and communicate in writing and verbally in the English language at a level 90-95% of parents and other staff can understand and respond to.
Able to handle the stress, tension, and exasperation that daily contact with many children and parents might bring.
This is a part-time position; hours are from 12:30-6:30.
I appreciate your interest in joining the Lionheart Children's Academy team. We look forward to learning more about you.
"But Jesus called the children to him and said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14 (NIV)