Teacher or substitute teacher

Job Description

Summary

King's Kids Preschool is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to work with an experienced teacher. We have an opening for 2023-24 and 2024-25 substitute teachers (scheduled in advance for planned absences or same-day call), with the possibility of becoming a regular teacher working Tu/Th beginning in September 2024. Please contact Heidi Toloczko at right away, especially if you have been a teacher, coach, or volunteer -- or maybe you're a parent or a student taking a gap year -- who is interested in part-time or substitute teaching through May 24th.

Our Christian preschool program is well-known for our loving teachers and fun, theme-based curriculum, and our students are well-prepared for Kindergarten. We love our families and seek to provide quality, affordable preschool to children from 1 to 5 years old from Great Falls and the surrounding community. Teaching hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and our starting salary is $15 per hour.

If possible, please submit your resume with details of your prior paid and volunteer experience working with children. CPR/First Aid training a plus.

See target="_blank" style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 123, 153);">kingskidspreschoolgreatfalls.org for more information

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS King's Kids Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Duties

The duties of preschool teachers at King's Kids Preschool include, but are not limited to the following:

1.Maintain general well-being and safety of the children at all times

2.Maintain positive interaction with children, modeling Christian values of respect and love

3.Utilize the provided curriculum and ensure that the planned schedule of daily activities is carried out

4.Plan and implement activities and crafts to enhance the provided curriculum for your class

5.Establish routines and provide positive guidance to the children

6.Communicate with parents to provide appropriate feedback of child's performance and behavior

7.Assist in maintaining classroom attendance records

8.Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, orderly school environment

9.Attend staff meetings and collaborate with other teachers to develop and enhance our preschool programs

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Desire to help children learn

Works well with families and other teachers

Patient, loving approach to discipline

Flexibility and willingness to help where needed

Nice To Haves

B.A.

Coursework, certificate or related experience in education

CPR and/or first aid training

Benefits

Teachers who commit to working a regular schedule (Mon/Wed/Fri, etc.) through May have the option of signing a contract that includes sick days, snow days, and bonus pay.