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Join a fantastic group of teachers and families at JCBC Preschool! We are a half-day church preschool in Alpharetta, GA. Our school hours are 9:30-1:00; teacher hours are 8:45 am-1:30 pm. Visit our website at www.jcbcpreschool.org to learn more about our program!
We are currently looking for a Young 4s lead teacher. You would work Monday-Thursday 8:45-1:30 pm. The ratio in the class is 12 children to 2 teachers. We are looking for candidates with preschool teaching experience who love children and Christ.
The applicant will be responsible for the following:
- Arrive in ample time each morning (by 8:45 a.m.) to prepare for the day. Make sure the room is clean before leaving each day and ready for Sunday School Teachers at the end of the week.
- Check the office mailboxes at the beginning and end of each day.
- Lesson plans should be done each week and available for a director or assistant teacher to view at any time.
- First-year teachers must submit their lesson plans to the director for the upcoming week by Friday.
- Make sure students are ready for carpooling and dismissal by 12:55. Have children come to the dome in a safe and orderly fashion. Lead teachers are responsible for putting students in cars during afternoon carpool.
- Be familiar with all safety procedures, including allergies/first aid, fire and tornado drills, carpool, and child pick agreement.
- Be familiar with policies and procedures of the JCBC Preschool Parent Handbook as well as the Teacher Handbook.
- Watch Epi Pen and Child Abuse online videos.
- Complete 10 hours of professional training each year.
- Rotate materials and equipment with other teachers to provide a variety to stimulate students in your class.
- Do all your power to provide and maintain a safe student environment.
- Work with the director in the decision-making process regarding ordering materials and supplies. Inform the director of any broken equipment or other areas of concern.
- Help organize any special holiday activities or programs to be presented by students as decided upon by the tired staff.
- When absent, help inform co-teacher and substitute of lesson plans. Find a replacement from the approved substitute list. Text/email the director and assistant teacher the name of the reserve.
- Carry on necessary parent communication throughout the year, letting parents know about their child’s progress, dealing with parent concerns, familiarizing parents with our program, and following up on continued absences or student sickness. The teacher shall inform the director of parent contacts related to child illness, behavior, and learning issues.
- Written communications must be grammatically correct (i.e., spelling and punctuation).
- Carry out written evaluations/parent conference procedures adopted or agreed upon by the director.
- Provide monthly calendars and weekly class updates to parents. An email copies of calendars and weekly emails to the Director.
- Help Assistant Teacher sterilize toys/manipulatives as scheduled by the office or as needed.
Core Competencies:
- Christ-centered and committed to continuing the mission of JCBC Preschool
- A self-starter and has good decision-making skills
- Can lift to 40 lbs. and is physically able to run after a child
- Patient, loving, nurturing, helpful
- Demonstrates ability to be a team player, with the capacity to work cooperatively with coworkers
- Familiar with the preschool age child and has a love for children
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Display a positive attitude in all of your actions with students, parents, and staff
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends
Work Location: One location