Kindergarten Teacher

Reports to: Preschool Director 

Pay: $23-$30 per hour, depending on education and experience 

Status: Part Time (28-30 Hours a week) 

Description: New Horizon Christian School is a ministry of New Horizon Church. It is a part-day preschool and kindergarten (8:30am-12:30pm) that approaches learning with a biblical worldview. The kindergarten teacher will be on site Monday from 8:00am-3:00pm most days (exceptions: field trips and graduations.) The kindergarten teacher is someone who loves Jesus, is creative and passionate about teaching. The teacher will facilitate/create Biblically centered hands-on Kindergarten curriculum. 

New Horizon Values: 

• Rigorous academics 
• Biblical Worldview 
• Affordable accessibility 

Responsibilities: 

• Attending and actively involved in a Bible-believing church and a lifestyle that reflects Christ. 
• Reflect Christian values, and a biblical worldview in all aspects of the kindergarten program. 
• Manage the day-to-day activities, curriculum, and classroom schedule. 
• Plan curriculum and activities in advance. 
• Understands children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged. 
• Maintain positive, timely communications with parents and other staff. 
• Ensure a healthy and safe classroom environment. 
• Supervise classroom volunteers and teacher assistants as needed. 
• Pursue additional professional development training and classes as required. 
• Works with the Director to plan events throughout the year. 
• Communicates clear expectations of student behavior through a classroom management plan including positive reinforcement and restorative discipline. 
• Establishes clear goals and directives for student learning based on rigorous educational standards. 
• Work closely with the preschool teacher to ensure alignment with the classroom curriculum. 
• Maintain student records as well as bi-yearly student evaluations & parent conferences 

Preferred Certifications and Skills: 

• Washington State teaching certificate preferred but not required 
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent preferred but not required 
• Thirty hours completed STARS certification 
• Classroom management experience required 
• In-person First Aid/CPR certification required 
• Strong pre-reading, core academic skills, and student-centered approach to learning 
• Maintain a desire to work in a faith-based organization and attend church regularly 

Benefits: 

• Flexible schedule, summers off
• Opportunity to work in a positive
• Christian environment and supportive team 
• Ability to be creative in the classroom and take charge of learning 
• Preschool/Kindergarten Student Discount 
• Paid Holidays: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, MLK 
• Two weeks off at Christmas/New Year and spring break 

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