A Lionheart Teacher has the primary responsibility for planning organizing and carrying out the selected developmental and spiritual programs for their classroom of children.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Job Title: Trailblazer Teacher (school age)
Reports To: Academy Director
Compensation: $15.00 18.00 per hour (rate is determined by experience and education)
Job Classification: Fulltime NonExempt
Benefits: Medical vision dental FSA plans PTO 403(b) / Roth retirement savings plan and more!
Requirements: Criminal Background Check required high school diploma.
Start Date: Open until filled
Classroom Tasks
Planning supervising and implementing the programs for the class in accordance with the Academy Director and curriculum coordinator and Community Director.
Maintaining an ageappropriate classroom learning environment as required by the Academy Director. 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.
Supervising children by sight and sound at all times.
Guiding children towards desirable habits in eating sleeping personal hygiene social development emotional stability selfdependence selfcontrol and respect for authority.
Creating a warm and accepting environment for all children families visitors and potential customers.
Sharing the Gospel and having spiritual conversations with the children in your classroom.
Maintaining ongoing communication with families that includes knowing their names and addressing each person by name every day.
Recognizing the individuality of each child and planning the program to assure each childs success.
Demonstrating and teaching respect for diversity among children and adults.
Understanding the process of child development and relating that understanding to teaching.
Showing awareness of progress or lack of it in a childs behavior being alert to the total group even when dealing with a part of it.
Encouraging and guiding the expression of feelings being a good listener and assisting children in gaining confidence.
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.
Assisting children in problemsolving and guiding them through conflicts by teaching and modeling positive conflict resolution skills.
Assessing and observing children and using these observations to plan effective learning opportunities for each individual class and for the entire group.
Making proper requests in a timely manner for materials and supplies to facilitate the operation of classroom activities.
Academy Tasks
Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff and maintaining cleanliness of the individual classroom at all times.
Be available to give breaks to other staff when your kids are not in the building at school.
Know and plan for school breaks and summer club with provided materials.
Attending 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 FirstAid and CPR certification during employment (this is a job requirement).
Attending training seminars to aid in development of job skills and increase potential for growth.
Participating in an academy training event as a facilitator or cofacilitator biannually.
Participating in the larger early childhood community through attendance at conferences volunteer service and keeping a current membership in a local state or national early childhood organization.
Maintaining a thorough knowledge and close adherence to the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers NAC accreditation standards and the operating policies of Lionheart Childrens Academy.
Critical Gifts
Spiritual maturity committed and passionate follower of Jesus Christ
Willingness to share the Gospel and have spiritual conversations
Desire to reach children and parents for Christ
Friendliness and a warmth towards people
Enjoy teaching and being with elementary age students
Dependability and selfconfidence
Enthusiasm for teaching
Bring the fun into your class
Desire to growth 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
Be teachable and flexible
A clear and wellmodulated voice
Selfstarter
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 childrens needs emergencies and conflicts that might occur in a classroom on playground in bathrooms and in common areas.
Able to lift 3550 pounds from the floor to a waist high table 1015 times daily.
Able to reach a child 2030 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the employees health.
Able to crouch to a childs height maintain eye contact at the childs level sit on the floor and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment.
Able to determine cognitive social and physical needs of children and communicate in writing and verbally in the English language at a level that 9095% of parents and other staff are able to understand and respond to.
Able to handle the stress tension and exasperation that daily contact with many children and parents might bring.
Clearly create and implement a daily plan in your classroom
Work with a team to plan and implement the Summer Club curriculum
Background Experience and Education
At least 18 years of age
Have a high school diploma or GED certificate required
Early education BA AA or CDA highly preferred for Teacher position
Previous experience in a state licensed facility OR 24 hours of documented preservice training required for a Teacher position
Childrens ministry experience is a plus
$15 $18 an hour
Rate offered is based on education and early childhood education experience in a licensed child care facility.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age disability sex or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Our employment decisions are based on merit qualifications and our mission to provide Christcentered care and education for the children we serve.
Lionheart Childrens Academy will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.
Salary history will not be requested or required.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws Lionheart Childrens Academy provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate fully in the application process and to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or accommodations during the hiring process please contact
Lionheart Childrens Academy is a drugfree workplace.
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