Super Start Preschool & Infant Care
300 Portland Dr. Columbia, MO 65201
info@superstartpreschool.com
Job Description | Lead Teacher
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
As a Christian Preschool, we learn and teach morals, values, and character that are consistent with the Bible.
Come share your passion and talent to help build an exceptional, best-in-class school for Super Start Preschool and Infant Care. We believe every child has a hero inside just waiting to blossom.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a passion for working with children.
- A person desiring to be hired as a teacher must satisfy the following conditions:
- be at least 18 years of age,
- must pass a fingerprinting background check, have a health screening and TB test on file, and complete yearly professional development training
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow policies established by the Director and the State of Missouri.
- Lesson plans following our Christian Curriculum
- Maintain a cooperative attitude, accepting the educational philosophy of Super Start.
- Attend all meetings of the staff as required by the Director including parent-teacher meetings, devotions, conferences, workdays, and any other assigned meetings.
- Read professional materials and attend at least one class, workshop seminar per year to maintain an understanding of age appropriate procedures, students, curriculum, and legal requirements.
- Attend education courses/classes to qualify for licensing requirements.
- Fulfill other duties as requested by the Director.
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
At Super Start, teachers and staff will provide a program that:
- Demonstrates a love for Jesus and Christian values
- Includes children as active participants in their learning experiences
- Promotes cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development
- Maximizes the independence and enhances the potential of young children
GUIDING CHILDCARE PRACTICES
In order to accomplish these goals, we will provide an preschool and infant care program that enthusiastically promotes:
- A healthy and safe environment for children
- Regular communication with parents and caregivers
- Teacher-child ratios which ensure quality care and individualized attention
- Planned learning activities specialized to each child’s developmental age
INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be responsible for carrying out the daily teaching program as outlined by and under the supervision of the Preschool Director.
- Plan and prepare written lesson plans one week in advance to be given to the Preschool Director for review.
- Plan lessons including advanced preparation and clean up.
- Make progress reports for children assigned to you. Be available to meet with parents for a conference when need arises.
- Plan and prepare attractive bulletin boards for assigned area(s). All boards must be changed monthly and kept current with holidays.
- Your classroom is a reflection of the organization. You’ll need to attend to light housekeeping chores each day, and keep the rooms neat and attractive.
BENEFITS
- Scholarship of 50% off your child(ren).
- Simple IRA retirement plan
- Health insurance
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- Holiday Pay
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Columbia, MO 65201 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbia, MO 65201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person