Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Calvary Lutheran Christian Preschool

Bemidji, MN

Mission Statement: Calvary Lutheran Christian Preschool is an outreach ministry of Calvary Lutheran Church. Our mission is to provide preschool age children with quality school readiness opportunities in a safe and nurturing Christian setting.

Vision Statement: To be a premier preschool recognized for empowering our students to be academic leaders and faithful disciples.

Job Overview:  Guide students in age-appropriate faith development, and academic and social-emotional skills.

Job Category:  Full-time, 9-month school year, salaried preschool classroom staff

This person would report to:   Preschool Director

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a clear understanding of the Christian faith and possess the ability to share God’s story with children


• Bachelor’s degree in early child education or child development; Elementary Education with Kindergarten endorsement accepted (will consider other 4-year degrees depending on early childhood teaching experience)


• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities


• Have time management and organizational skills, be self-motivated, reliable, positive, professional

Expectations

• Comply with Minnesota Department of Human Services Rule 3 and other statutes


• Submit to and pass a background check through the Minnesota Department of Human Services


• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child


• Be a positive role model


• Maintain student/family confidentiality at all times


• Be CPR/AED and First Aid certified or willing to be obtained within 90 days of employment


• Be able to efficiently work with coworkers and have open communication with parents and families


• Must be comfortable working on computers and various apps, such as Office365, Brightwheel, etc.


• Have effective classroom management skills and be willing to learn


• Create lessons plans that focus on age-appropriate skill development


• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, sit on the floor to meet children's needs