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Preschool Christian Early Childhood Teacher

Mariners Church

Preschool Christian Early Childhood Teacher

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The preschool teacher provides a Christ-centered, biblically based environment for children birth through 5 years of age where all children receive a high quality early childhood education while learning the Good News of Jesus Christ. Under general administrative supervision, plans, develops and instructs students in a team setting, by taking the approved curriculum goals, standards, learning objectives and learning experiences that will contribute to the development of skills and academic achievement. The position is a full-time job working 40 hours per week at the Irvine campus.

    ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Provides a Christ-centered, warm and accepting environment for the children of MCP
    • Create, implement and evaluate an engaging, age appropriate emergent curriculum for children
    • Responsible for planning, organizing and carrying out a developmentally appropriate program in both the indoor and outdoor classroom setting
    • Communicates effectively with parents regarding their children, the classroom, school and church events through a variety of verbal and written methods. Parent/Teacher conferences are conducted bi-annually
    • Conducts ongoing assessment of children using the DRDP-15 and maintains individual portfolios for each child
    • Participates in MCP staff development days and regular staff meetings. Completes 21 hours of approved Professional Development per year
    • Maintain preschool's professional status by displaying spiritual, positive, professional behavior, and understand and follow policies and procedures
    • Participates in activities that promote community within the school and church throughout the year
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

    • Clear Live Scan and Criminal Background Check
    • Minimum of 24 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development required, AA or BA preferred
    • Current CPR/First Aid Certification
    • Record of immunizations: current TB test clearance, MMR, DTaP, annual influenza
    • Hours may vary as needed; center open from 7am-6pm

    OTHER MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Attend Mariners church events and participate in Rooted/Life Groups within 1 year of hire
    • Attend Preschool and Church Events as needed

    Additional Information

    ADDITIONALLY, ALL CHURCH STAFF MEMBERS:

    • Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
    • Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
    • Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment. 
    • Attend Mariners Church