Preschool Teacher - Fours Class

Essential Functions: Support mission statement, guiding principles and school philosophy. Provide the best possible learning environment for children assigned to the class, and to work for the best interests of the school. Create and maintain a classroom setting that meets accreditation expectations and/or minimum standards. Must be a committed Christian comfortable sharing their faith with children and families.

Relational Leadership

• Support mission statement, guiding principles and school philosophy
• Provide the best possible learning environment for children assigned to the class, and to work for the best interests of the school

• Create and maintain a classroom setting that meets accreditation expectations and/or minimum standards
• Email weekly newsletters to parents
• Schedule parent conferences twice a year, and be available for additional conferences as needed or requested
• Cooperate with Sunday morning teachers and others who share the room
• Cooperate with the Director of Preschool and other staff in those activities involving the whole program
• Inform an administrator in cases of unreasonable behavior, parent complaints, or other problems which should be handled by administration in the best interest of the school

Strategic/Operational Leadership

• Make daily plans in keeping with the philosophy of the program and the needs of children assigned
• Email lesson plans to age level supervisor and Director of Preschool Curriculum a minimum of one week in advance
• Work directly with children to meet individual needs
• Care for rooms and equipment; report items needing repair or replacement and submit requests for additional equipment
• Attend staff meetings
• Keep individual records for each child as specified
• Arrive in time to have classroom ready and be prepared for students prior to devotion time each day
• Plan with and clarify expectations for the classroom assistant and any support staff or volunteer who may be assigned to the class
• Meet licensing, accreditation and school requirements for in-service training and professional growth in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education or a related area
• Early Childhood teaching certification is highly preferred
• Three years of experience working with children is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team, as well as work independently
• Must be a committed Christian comfortable sharing their faith with children and families
• Must meet licensing requirements, which includes fingerprinting and an extensive background check

 

Physical Demands

• This position requires sitting, standing, lifting, reaching, and crawling.

Other Specifications:

• Reports to: Age Level Classroom Advisor
• Position Type: Part time, 2024 – 2025 school year
• Schedule: Tues, Wed and Thurs 8:45am – 2:15pm. Additional hours for special events required
• Compensation: $18.00 per hour
• Benefits: Not benefit eligible 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of this job and may not include all responsibilities that might be required of the person holding this position. This job description is subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of Children of The Woodlands / The Woodlands Methodist Church and does not establish a contract for employment.

Submit cover letter and resume to employment@twmc.org

The Woodlands Methodist Church
2200 Lake Woodlands Dr
The Woodlands, TX   77380

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