Jr. Preschool Lead Teacher

About the JobFull-timePay: Starting at $23.00/hour (based on education and experience)Start date: 8/31/2026KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The Grace Beginnings Academy Toddler Teacher is passionate about caring for 2-year-olds in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate partners with parents, and supports each child's growth in their physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development. This teacher plans and implements lessons aligned with the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress that are Biblically based and rooted in play. This is a full-time, year-round position with an 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. schedule.Create a Christ-centered learning environment for children ages 2-3 years old.Provide educational experiences in the classroom which demonstrate an understanding of learning domains, Early Childhood Indicators of Progress and assessments.Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the students in the classroom.Collaborate with the Junior Preschool Grade Level Team in planning lessons and activities throughout the school year.Daily communicate with families on the success, challenges and activities of the day.Meet regularly with parents both informally and formally throughout year to address child needsConduct parent teacher conferences twice a yearFollow the directives of the Infant and Toddler Director to maintain high standards in the classroom and provide a quality learning experience for the childrenMaintain a safe, clean, organized classroom and assume the responsibility to complete the duties required to maintain an orderly facilityApproach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christ-centered love, respect and patienceAttend all required training and staff meetings throughout the year.Attend all school community events throughout the year, even if outside schedule hoursRegular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this positionKnowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching children from 6 weeks to 33 months.Maintains licensing compliancePROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS:Educational requirements: CDA, Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary EducationExperience required: Must meet the licensing guidelines for lead qualificationPhysically able to lift at least 40 pounds and work both indoors and outdoors throughout the dayAble to see and hear clearly, stay at children's level, and actively engage to ensure their safety.Has a heart and mission to reach the next generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.Can clearly articulate the Gospel to a young child.Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.Knowledge of the Bible and faith development of Infant childrenHas a commitment to prayer, as evidenced in both corporate and personal prayerAbout the Company