Assistant Preschool Teacher - Full Time

Job Title: Preschool Assistant Teacher

Located in Loudoun County, Community Church exists to love people the same way God loves us.  We desire to see people experience God, meet friends, make a difference, and become a leader. Virginia Academy serves the mission of Community Church by preparing students for their best life, through faith (a confidence in God), scholarship (a passion for knowledge), and purpose (a desire to make a positive impact). We see our graduates making a positive impact in every arena of life. 

Assistant teachers are critical to the success of our school.  They create a safe, engaging learning environment favorable to the learning and personal growth of every student.  They establish effective rapport with students and inspire them to develop faith, knowledge, skills, and attitudes, which will prepare them for life.  They challenge every student to excel at the highest level and establish great relationships with parents, which fosters trust and makes for a successful home and school partnership. 

This position reports directly to a Preschool Director.

Key Responsibilities 

• Understand with complete clarity and work to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Community Church.
• Know and uphold all policies and procedures – employee, parent/student, crisis management, etc.
• Model Christ-like character, God-dependency, and church attendance/participation for students and parents. 
• Help provide proactive care/supervision of students; referring them to the school nurse for medical and/or first aid needs. 
• Help to ensure a neat, welcoming, well-prepared and managed environment for learning consistent with the school’s mission, values, objectives, policies, and procedures of best practice.  
• Provide support for classroom and behavioral management as needed.
• Step up to lead instruction and/or classroom management as needed.
• Assist in providing a workable classroom schedule that promotes optimum student engagement and facilitation of the curriculum.
• Build relationships with students & parents (especially the students), which transcends the classroom and shows genuine care and concern.
• Attend all monthly faculty and weekly divisional meetings for continued development, communication, and problem solving.
• Assist the lead teacher to ensure all students’ needs are met.
• Attend school and student events as required and/or possible.
• Attend all monthly faculty meetings for continued development, communication and problem solving. 
• Perform other related responsibilities as directed by your divisional supervisor including but not limited to lunch & detention, recess, nap time, dismissal, etc.
• Providing occasional lead teacher coverage as needed. 

• Effectively make use of Brightwheel for parents communication 
• Assist to meet with parents for feedback, concern resolution, and student course correction as needed and/or scheduled.  

• Assist with the organization and decoration of the learning environment prior to the beginning of school and throughout the year.
• Assist with the preparation for and attend BTS.

• Assist with the end of year pack up and storage of classroom/school supplies, rooms, etc.

• Set and meet yearly goals, seek out professional growth opportunities, and achieve the required total of yearly continuing education credits.
• Attend school orientation and other in-house training sessions.
• Prescribe to all action plans for future growth as prescribed by the principal through informal and formal performance reviews/observations.

Core Values

Time with God.

            Motto: We run on the Holy Spirit.

            You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Acts 1:8

Empowering.

            Motto: We train others to do what we do.

            Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Matthew 4:19

Authentic.

            Motto: We share our struggles.

            My power is greatest when you are weak. 2 Corinthians 12:9

Mission 1st.

            Motto: We own the mission not our positions.

Jesus poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet. John 13:5

Over-the-top.

            Motto: We go above & beyond expectations.

            The disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers. Matthew 14:20

Relational.

            Motto: We are a family.

            Love one another, just as I have loved you. John 13:34

Accountable.

             Motto: Everyone’s coached.

             The wise are glad to be instructed. Proverbs 10:8

No matter what!

              Motto: We take risks!

              With God, all things are possible. Matthew 19:26

Grateful.

              Motto: We get to do this!

              Enter his gates with thanksgiving, give thanks to him; bless his name!

              Psalm 100:14

Electrifying.

              Motto: We create the atmosphere.

              Serve the Lord enthusiastically. Romans 12:11

Education:

Required

• Active church member
• A passion for teaching
• Demonstrated ability to work well with children/youth
• Well-rounded knowledge of the education process and subject matter.

Desired

• Early Childhood degree in-process
• CDA
• 2 years of teaching experience in the subject area
•  CPR/First Aid and/or MAT Certified

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position and should not be considered a contract of employment.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.