Lead Teacher and Floater

*Title: *Full Time/Part Time Lead Teacher and Floater *Supervisor:* Preschool Director *Job Description:* The preschool teacher will work directly with the director and teaching staff to provide a safe, nurturing, high quality, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages three to five years old.
*Education, Training, Experience:* *Required:* Must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and meet one of the following state requirements: *Option 1*- 6 months’ teaching experience in any licensed facility with preschool-aged children *Option 2*- 5 sessions of 2.
5 hours of observation in any licensed facility with preschool-aged children at different times of the day AND 10 hours of KDHE-approved training *Option 3*- At least 3 semester hours of college credit in early childhood AND supervised observation in high school or college or any 3 months’ work experience with preschool-aged children *Option 4*- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) *Desired:* Degree in Early Childhood Education Experience in church ministry with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Familiarity and experience with play-based pedagogy Familiarity and experience in developmentally appropriate practice as defined by the NAEYC *Skills:* *Required:* Excellent communication Ability to be a team player and work well with children and families Understand and implement child-centered approaches to learning Warm friendly personality Cooperative with staff, children, and parents Dependable, punctual, and professional Teachable *Desired:* Leadership Self-motivated Good organizational skills *Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:* Arrive on time daily and meet annual attendance requirements Assist in preparing learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies Actively supervise children Assist with bathroom breaks and transitions between activities Participate in and occasionally lead morning circle and daily activities for preschool and pre-k classrooms Step in for teachers where needed Communicate with families on a daily basis Collaborate with learning center staff and K-8thgrade school staff Attend all learning center staff meetings, events, and trainings Assist teachers with general housekeeping tasks Prepare and serve snacks Follow learning center schedule Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $13.
00 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week Schedule: * 4 hour shift * 8 hour shift * After school * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Work Location: In person