Vision:

The Tender Shepherd Preschool Co-Teacher will share duties that pertain to the overall leadership of the assigned classroom as well as care and instruction of the children.

General Responsibilities:

Provide and maintain a Christian environment in which children grow physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and spiritually Work according to the classroom schedule Plan and implement curriculum daily Conduct and maintain ongoing observation records on all enrolled children Record significant experiences and developmental skills for each child in their personal file Properly and promptly communicate with Director when concerns of any kind arise Select and maintain an age appropriate balance of equipment and materials Attend team planning sessions, classes, workshops, scheduled meetings and other training opportunities with other classroom teachers and Director when deemed necessary Conduct parent conferences and maintain confidentiality with all students Cooperate with other church programs that use the same rooms to ensure maximum benefit of facilities Arrange and maintain the classroom according to curriculum guidelines or other preapproved child development guidelines Regular attendance at TBC church services, meetings, activities, staff functions, and events as required

Other Responsibilities:

As assigned by

Supervisor Experience:

The ideal candidate must be a member of The Bible Chapel and must be able to instruct preschool children with biblical standards and principles The Candidate should have an Early Education/Education background with lead teaching role where supervision of other adults or a team teaching approach was/is used Must have ability to maintain a positive relationship between home and school through written and verbal communication Must have previous experience working with, evaluating and guiding preschool children Must have a desire to continue to grow in the knowledge of child development theory and practice

Spiritual Gifts :

Teaching, Faith, Leadership, Helps Time/Allocation:

Stipend (part-time salaried), approximately 12-15 hours a week

Accountability:

Reports directly to the Director of Tender Shepherd Preschool. This Job Description is subject to change at management's discretion.