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St. Paul Christian School
Preschool Lead Fours Teacher - Early Childhood
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$40,793 / year median in Connecticut
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Summary St. Paul Christian School (a preschool in Westport, CT) has an immediate opening for a loving and energetic Lead Teacher for our Four's classroom , 8:30 to 1:30 Monday -Friday. If you love working with children and have previous experience in early childhood education, please apply today. Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintain constant supervision of children in your care.
- Provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for children.
- Create activities that are fun and educational.
- Integrate Biblical principles into learning.
- Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate early childhood education experiences
- Maintain positive and continuous communication with administrators and parents.
- Follow policies and procedures of St. Paul Christian School and St. Paul Lutheran Church. Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 36 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.
- At least two years of lead teacher experience working with children in a classroom setting.
- Christian who attends church on a regular basis.
- Knowledge of innovative teaching strategies involving STEM, purposeful-play, and others.
- Familiar with ELDS and DOTS assessments
- Experience teaching Sunday school or Bible lessons to young children.
- Ability to work as a team player with assistant teacher and administrators.
- Happy and nurturing attitude towards children.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Physically, mentally, and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks required to work with young children.