The Lead Preschool Teacher provides leadership and instruction within the preschool classroom by creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports the spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and academic development of young children. This full-time role is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities, fostering Kindergarten Readiness skills, guiding classroom routines, and maintaining positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. The Lead Preschool Teacher works collaboratively with aides and administration to ensure smooth daily operations while modeling Christ-like character in all aspects of the program.
We offer a tuition discount for staff descendants to attend our school and you may also utilize our after care program at no charge on the days that you are working for ECS.
Education Requirements
• AA degree in Early Education, CDA, or a related field such as Child Development.
• DCYF background check, 30-hour STARS Basic Training, and current tuberculosis test prior to employment (fees/training reimbursed as applicable).
• Experience as a Lead Teacher in a Preschool/child care setting
• Valid/Current First Aid, CPR & HIV Certification (training paid for/provided in August at ECS)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of best practices for teaching preschoolers
• Knowledge and practice of effective instructional techniques
• Knowledge and practice of effective behavior/classroom management techniques
• Develop, follow and practice rules and procedures for student safety as described in the WAC
• Knowledge and practice of effective communication with students, parents, staff and administration
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff and administration
• Knowledge and practice of designing and implementing lesson plans
• Possess basic technology proficiency including MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to safely use basic office machinery/equipment, or ability to learn
• Ability and commitment to work with students in a Christ-honoring manner
• Ability to administer First Aid and CPR if necessary
Duties and Responsibilities
• Demonstrate Christ-like character, professionalism, and integrity in all interactions
• Establish classroom goals and objectives for developing Kindergarten Readiness skills in students as directed by school administration
• Plan an instructional program designed to meet the individual needs of students.
• Prepare lesson plans
• Foster an educational environment conducive to the spiritual and academic growth of assigned students
• Implement established program or curriculum objectives
• Use appropriate and effective instructional methods and materials which are suited to the spiritual and academic growth of students
• Direct the activities of assigned aides
• Implement classroom policies and procedures that are aligned with school and board policies
• Confer with students, parents, and other staff as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student spiritual development and academic achievement
• Evaluate and record student progress
• Attend daily staff devotions and have a commitment to grow as a Christian
• Attend/participate in all required staff meetings, and/or other activities deemed necessary by the Preschool Director in order to accomplish the objectives of the position for professional development
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Be flexible and have a sense of humor
Spiritual State
All Eastside Christian Staff must have received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. He or she will be a regular attendee or member in good standing of a Bible-believing church and shall lead a life that portrays a believer in Christ, walking in the Spirit in response to God. He or she shall be a person of spiritual maturity who is seen as a leader and a role model, and who is able to articulate the precepts of the Christian faith clearly and effectively. Ephesians 5:1-21 provides an excellent guideline for behavior for Christians.
