Preschool Teacher

The preschool teacher provides a Christcentered 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 fulltime job working 40 hours per week at the Irvine campus.

Mariners Church Preschool teachers are expected to: 

• Provide a Christcentered warm and accepting environment for all students of MCP 
• Meet all Title 22 requirements as specified in State of Californias Childcare General Handbook
• Maintain daily records communicates with administration team and is able to respond to program needs to ensure quality programming and environments are upheld
• 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 
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their children the classroom school and church events through a variety of verbal and written methods. 
• Lead and organize Parent/Teacher conferences to help illustrate full child development
• Conduct ongoing assessments of children and maintain individual portfolios for each child. Teachers are to regularly assess and create interactions that reflect the domains as described in the California Preschool Learning Foundations.
• Create a classroom environment which allows each student to thrive stimulate critical thinking through creative learning experiences while maintaining licensing compliance.
• Teachers manage and supervise classroom behavior demonstrate proper time management and communicate to families utilizing the program/parent app.
• Work as a team on projects and supervision to create a cohesive environment for students and families.
• Maintains all needed data for accreditation and other quality assessments. 
• Participate in MCP staff development days and regular staff meetings. 
• Completes 21 hours of approved Professional Development per year 
• Maintain centers professional status by displaying spiritual positive professional behavior and understands and follow policies and procedures 
• Participate in activities that promote community within the school and church throughout the year 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand walk and move around for extended periods to actively supervise and interact with children during playtime activities and outdoor play.
• Capability to lift and carry infants and toddlers including the ability to support and hold children weighing up to 40 pounds ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Flexibility to bend stoop and kneel to the childs eye level ensuring effective communication and engagement in various activities.
• Willingness and capability to participate in and lead physical activities including games sports and other recreational exercises that promote the physical development of children.
• Ability to set up and arrange classroom furniture and materials as well as engage in routine cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for children.
• Readiness to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations which may include the ability to lift and carry children to safety evacuate the facility or administer basic first aid.
• Capacity to supervise children during outdoor play including monitoring their activities ensuring safety and participating in outdoor games and exercises.
• Capability to observe and assess the health and wellbeing of children including recognizing signs of distress or illness and taking appropriate action.
• Ability to transition between standing and sitting positions as required during various activities storytime and meal times.

Qualifications :

• Clear Live Scan and Criminal Background 
• 24 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development minimum 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 7am6pm 

Additional Information :

All Mariners Church Staff:

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

We believe the total combination of your pay benefits and opportunities aligned with your calling will ensure that you and your family are provided for. The following items are just a sample of the things we offer for fulltime employment:

• Health insurance (medical dental and vision)
• 403b Retirement Saving Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off to serve
• Discounts at the Mariners Cafe and Bookstore
• Tuition discount for Mariners Church Preschool 
• Opportunity to attend ministry events and conferences
• Working alongside a community of supportive likeminded believers

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime