Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

About Milpitas Christian School:

Milpitas Christian School (MCS) is an independent, non-denominational Christ-centered Pre-K through grade 8 school that exists to honor God. We partner with parents and churches to provide a well-rounded, excellent education with a biblical worldview. We prepare and equip students for a lifetime of learning, service to their communities, and future success.

Job Summary:

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for the supervision and instruction of up to twelve students. They focus on early educational development, and work closely with parents to enable each student's success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates daily 'Circle Time' activities. Circle Times should focus on opening the school day, bible study, and skill development.

• Develops and implements curriculum and lesson plans to foster knowledge and skills essential to student learning;

• Maintains a secure and engaging classroom environment;

• Implements engaging teaching and learning methods, and incorporates curriculum standards;

• Ensures all students' basic needs are met in the classroom environment;

• Sets examples for classroom behavior, and provides positive reinforcement or corrects behavior as necessary;

• Models Christian Values;

• Reports any injuries and administers first aid as needed;

• Monitors and documents any changes in a child's general appearance and or health;

• Report all suspicions of child abuse or neglect as required by law;

• Regularly communicates with parents regarding individual student's progress;

• lans and executes activities in accordance with preschool curriculum;

• Presents upcoming weekly lesson plans to the Preschool Director every Wednesday;

• Builds curriculum based on Christian scripture, language development, rhythm, movement music, literature, math, science, and social studies; and

• Ensure lesson plans align with the Yearly Lesson Plan and Skills Concept Checklist.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job

Qualifications/Requirements:

• • High School diploma or equivalent required;
• • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred;
• • Minimum of twelve (12) Early Childhood Education units required (must align with Social Services required courses); and
• • At least six (6) months of supervised teaching, compliant with the Department of Social Services (DSS).

Benefits: We offer Paid Time Off, Holidays, Sick Leave, a Retirement Plan, and more!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Milpitas Christian School provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, and references (optional) to Milpitas Christian School at Hrmanager@milpitaschristian.org. Position is available immediately.