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Trinity Christian School of Palm Beach Gardens
Preschool Lead Teacher
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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.
$32,522 / year median in Florida
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Position:
Preschool Lead Teacher Full-Time, 10 monthStart Date:
8/01/2026Job Summary:
Preschool Teacher Preschool Classroom Teachers at Trinity Christian School play a vital role in the learning experience within our Christian school community. Reporting to the Preschool Director, preschool classroom teachers collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and staff to promote instructional excellence, foster professional and spiritual growth, and advance the school's mission of supporting parents in preparing students to embrace Biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership that will impact their world for Christ.Specific Duties/Responsibilities:
- Model Christ in word and deed.
- Write Biblically integrated lesson plans for all classes on a weekly basis according to Trinity Christian School guidelines that further our mission and will help students grow spiritually and academically.
- Establish and maintain communication with parents.
- Read Trinity Christian School email/staff communications to remain informed and respond if requested to do so. This should be done upon arrival, midday, and before departure.
- Be available for student questions, concerns, ministry, and counsel.
- Attend Trinity Christian School staff meetings.
- Participate in grade-level team meetings.
- Attend/participate in: Meet the Teacher, the Christmas program, Spring performance and other school-wide performances.
- Participates in the accreditation process for the school's continuous improvement plan.
- Participates in professional development to stay current in their field.
- Adhere to specified professional dress code.
- Open and close each school day with prayer with students.
- Give specific praise and encouragement.
- Decorate classroom bulletin boards seasonally, scripturally, and monthly.
- Establish and maintain accurate records for each student.
- Prepare conference notes for parent conferences.
- Prepare progress reports and ongoing grade record keeping in RenWeb.
- Integrate school-wide theme scriptures into the classroom to help further the mission of TCS.
- Teach through the Biblical Integration method.
- Discipline with love.
- Provide remediation or enrichment for students as necessary.
- Observe and assess the ability of each student.
- Know the student dress code in order to ensure students comply with the standards.
- Compile and maintain an up-to-date subfolder.
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ
- Commitment to the philosophy and Statement of Faith of Trinity Christian School
- A love of teaching, especially the Word
- The call of God to serve as an assistant teacher
- Excellent interpersonal skills with regard to children, their parents, and colleagues
- Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, leadership, and service
- Continuing professional development
- Computer skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills
Flexibility Education Requirements:
- Elementary Teacher
- Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education or related field
- Secondary Teacher
- Bachelor's Degree (12 Credits in Subject Area desired, but not required)
- Early Childhood Pre-K/VPK Teacher
- Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (preferred), work towards or have a CDA or FCCPC, plus the candidate
- Agrees to register within ninety days of employment to obtain the necessary 45
- hour child care classes mandated by the county and state licensing agencies.
- Agrees to complete 12 hours of in-service in early childhood.
- Agrees to complete mandatory background screening through Florida Clearinghouse before entering the classroom
- Continuing professional development
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
3+ years of experience working with children.Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m- 3:00 p.