Pre-K Co-Teacher and Support/Extended Care

*TITLE: PRE-K CO-TEACHER and SUPPORT STAFF/EXTENDED CARE* *REPORTS TO: PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR* *FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT* *SCHEDULE: MONDAY thru FRIDAY, 8:30am - 4:30/5pm -OR- MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, 8:30am - 4:30/5pm* *SCHOOL YEAR: 2023/24 (mid-August 2023 - mid-June 2024)* *ABOUT THE POSITION:* The Pre-K Teacher has the primary responsibility for teaching a class of Pre-K students, which includes planning lessons, maintaining the classroom environment, and providing overall Christ-centered instruction and care.
The Pre-K Teacher is committed to his/her work as a God-given ministry, with the motivation to please God and bring honor to Him.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* All Employees: · Must be a born again Christian dedicated to the purpose, goals, and mission of FCS.
· Are required to be in weekly attendance at a Bible-teaching church of his/her choice.
FCS, as a ministry of Friends Church Yorba Linda and Rose Drive Friends Church, expects its employees to refrain from promoting their own church or denomination.
· Are expected to have a knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of FCS and be in agreement with the Statement of Faith adopted by the School Board.
Pre-K Teacher: · Must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent.
· Must have completed a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units with passing grades, as required by the State of California Title 22.
· Must have one (1) year experience working with children in a preschool or day care setting.
*RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):* · Provide a safe, loving, nurturing, developmentally appropriate and Christ-centered enriched classroom setting that allows students to progress according to their age and ability.
· Maintain a clean and sanitary environment, which includes sanitizing procedures on toys and equipment as assigned.
· Prepare and submit a comprehensive Christian worldview lesson plan to the Preschool Director on a monthly basis; incorporate Expected Student Outcomes into the lesson plans.
· Change classroom bulletin boards on a monthly basis.
· Set up, organize, and clean classroom(s) on a daily basis.
· Prepare students work on a daily basis.
· Maintain current student portfolios.
· Keep parents informed of student progress; email weekly and monthly newsletters to parents on a regular and timely basis assigned by the school.
· Attend and participate in regular Section/Age level meetings.
· Work with Section/Age level coworkers to review and update curriculum and course outlines.
· Attend and participate in scheduled staff devotions, staff meetings, and school system meetings.
· Attend school events and training as assigned.
· Prepare and present at least one Chapel message per school year.
· Clock in and out of work duties on daily basis through ADP.
· Perform other duties as necessary.
*ABILITY TO:* · Communicate professionally and effectively in verbal and written form.
· Make sound decisions, within the position’s delegated scope of authority.
· Maintain confidential information with discretion and good judgment.
· Organize and complete work in a timely and professional manner.
· Multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic classroom or playground environment.
· Use and be proficient with Apple devices and software applications as necessary.
· Develop positive and effective working relationships with administrators, staff, and others.
· Adhere to FCS policies and procedures.
*ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* This position is in a preschool setting; must be able to sit, walk, stand for extended periods of time, carry, lift (up to 20 pounds), reach, stoop, read, write, type, and climb stairs.
*SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:* · Must be a U.
S.
Citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States.
· Must successfully complete a Livescan, Health Screening Report, and provide proof of all mandatory vaccinations, as required by the State of California.
· Must maintain federal, state and local certification requirements as necessary, including 16 hours of EMS Health and Safety training.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Pay: $18.
18 - $22.
70 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * working with children in a preschool or daycare setting: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * 6-12 Early Childhood Education units successfully completed (Required) Work Location: In person