Preschool Teachers (FT or PT)

Our preschool teachers get to experience the joys of watching our students learn through play and structured activities.  They enter the class ready to learn, and our teachers happily accept the challenge of guiding them through a rigorous academic curriculum while making it fun!

Start Date: Immediately (with 40 hours of paid training)

Part-time Hours: Candidates must be available at a minimum Monday - Friday, 2 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.; hours will vary slightly each week based on enrollment with additional hours offered based on availability

Full-time Hours: Ideally candidates will be available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.; hours will vary slightly each week based on enrollment but regularly scheduled 30 - 40+ hours/week

Description of Responsibilities: 

• Teaching God's Word through stories, song and teachable moments 
• Plan, implement and supervise preschool classroom lessons that are consistent with JLU's mission
• Knowledge and compliance of all state regulations governing the operation of the center. 
• Professionalism, respect and compassion for all employees, parents and children. 
• Maintain confidentiality at all times. 
• Communicating with parents during parent drop off and pick-up 
• Cleaning the classroom and equipment throughout the day as needed 
• Caring for basic needs of children including serving meals and helping with potty training 
• Ability to remain standing for duration of shift 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly 

Job Requirements and/or Qualifications: 

• Passion to share God's Love with children
• HS diploma required
• Experience working in childcare required

Pay & Benefits:

• $13.50 - $16.00/hr depending on education, experience & availability
• Weekly attendance bonuses
• Performance based raises are given annually
• Retirement plans with a 3% matching benefit
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• All meals are provided to staff
• Christian fellowship