Company Description
Mariners Church is a biblically-centered, non-denominational church located in Southern California focused on inspiring people to follow Jesus and fearlessly change the world.
Mariners is listed as one of the top 20 largest churches in America by Outreach Magazine.
We are a community of ordinary people from all walks of life courageously trusting God to do the extraordinary.
Simply put, we trust God to do what we can’t—heal, transform, renew, forgive, provide and sustain.
Through the redemption story of each believer, God is glorified, lives are changed and communities are impacted in a significant way.
Come and be part of a new season of growth as Mariners Church responds to God’s call in launching new congregations.
Job Description
The preschool teacher provides a Christ-centered, biblically based environment for children birth through 5 years of age where all children receive a high quality early childhood education while learning the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Under general administrative supervision, plans, develops and instructs students in a team setting, by taking the approved curriculum goals, standards, learning objectives and learning experiences that will contribute to the development of skills and academic achievement.
The position is a full-time job working 40 hours per week at the Irvine campus.
Role and Responsibilities
Provides a Christ-centered, warm and accepting environment for the children of MCP
Create, implement and evaluate an engaging, age appropriate emergent curriculum for children
Responsible for planning, organizing and carrying out a developmentally appropriate program in both the indoor and outdoor classroom setting
Communicates effectively with parents regarding their children, the classroom, school and church events through a variety of verbal and written methods.
Parent/Teacher conferences are conducted bi-annually
Conducts ongoing assessment of children using the DRDP-15 and maintains individual portfolios for each child
Participates in MCP staff development days and regular staff meetings.
Completes 21 hours of approved Professional Development per year
Maintain preschool's professional status by displaying spiritual, positive, professional behavior, and understand and follow policies and procedures
Participates in activities that promote community within the school and church throughout the year
Qualifications
Qualifications and Requirements
Clear Live Scan and Criminal Background Check
Minimum of 12 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development required.
Current CPR/First Aid Certification
Record of immunizations: current TB test clearance, MMR, DTaP, annual influenza
Hours may vary as needed; center open from 7:15am-5:30pm
Additional Information
All Mariners Church Staff:
Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment.
Attend Mariners Church.