After School Program Lead Preschool Teacher Pacific Christian Academy Federal Way, WA Job Details Part-time $17.13 - $22.00 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Student supervision CPR Certification Teamwork Classroom active supervision Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Professional ethics Child attendance tracking English High school diploma or GED First Aid Certification Working with students Spiritual guidance Spiritual well-being Full Job Description Job Summary The Adventure Club Class Lead is responsible for the care of the preschool children in the after school program. He/she will be expected to run a safe, engaging program, giving students an opportunity to grow spiritually and enjoy play and fun learning experiences after school. The Class Lead must abide by all WACs pertaining to private school programs. Required Spiritual Qualities It is expected that the PCA staff member will …

• Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God—our standard for faith and practice.
• Be a born again, Spirit filled Christian who is in agreement with the PCA mission and vision, Statement of Faith, values, philosophy of education, and policies.
• Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple.

o Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others. o Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40), including being committed to God's biblical standards for sexual conduct. o Share the Christian faith with other people. o Have a Christ-centered home. o Actively participate in a local Bible-believing church.

• Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people.
• Have a conviction that God has called him/her to Christian school ministry.
• Reflect the beliefs, values, purposes, and priorities of the school.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity, in all personal and professional matters.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Reflect and teach the mission, vision, and core beliefs of the school. Required Personal Qualities/Functions It is expected that PCA staff will …
• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to "train a child in the way he should go" (Prov. 22:6, NIV).
• Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level.
• Manage the classroom and individual students with a firm, grace-filled accountability to high behavioral expectations.
• Manage the details of reporting attendance.
• Demonstrate sensitivity toward staff, parent, volunteers, and children, and an ability to interact effectively with them.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
• Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of summer fun.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, respect, and a good sense of humor.
• Defend principles and conviction in the face of pressure and partisan influence.
• Recognize her/his mistakes and take measures to correct them.
• Be a collaborative team player.
• Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to those in authority.
• Appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the PCA and local community.
• Place her/his school ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities.
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with school policy. Required Professional Qualities It is expected that the Adventure Club Lead will have the following:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience working with preschool children, preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• 30 hours STARS or willing to obtain within 15 days.
• A clear Washington State Portable Background Check.
• A current First Aid/CPR card or willing to obtain within 15 days.
• HIV/Aids and Bloodborne Pathogen training/card or willing to obtain within 15 days.
• A TB test within the last year or willing to obtain immediately.
• DCYF required training. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Pray for God's blessing on the families and staff of PCA.
• Duties include but are not limited to: o Create plans for students: activities, crafts, and games. o Supervise and provide safe and fun care according to school policy and Washington State Licensing requirements (WAC's). Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Summary of Essential Job Functions
• Able to listen carefully and respond with grace and understanding to all members of the school community.
• Able to manage time and prioritize daily and weekly tasks.
• Able to manage the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of the job.
• Able to walk forward and backwards.
• Able to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment to a maximum of 35 pounds.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis.
• Able to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding.
• Able to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, with activity, and during inclement weather.

Work Environment Most responsibilities occur in the Summer Fun classrooms and on the playground. All personnel are required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time without notice. Work Hours & Compensation The Adventure Club Preschool Lead is a part time, school year only responsibility. The hours are Monday - Friday, 2:45-6pm. Salary range, $minimum wage - $22.00 per hour, is based on qualifications and work experience.

Please Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Pay:

$17.13 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person