Preschool Teacher

• Provide a safe learning environment and a Christian atmosphere that allows for the development of each child's intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Care for each child and understand family dynamics affecting the learning environment; partner with each child's parents or guardians in education; interface between each child's family and the preschool.
• Use age-appropriate, Christian-based, scripturally sound curriculum to provide lessons and activities that address the developmental requirements of each child and will help prepare him or her for school.
• Present a Bible story daily and a memory verse monthly.
• Change classroom books and toys weekly to encourage a variety of learning opportunities in connection with the weekly theme.
• Create a monthly calendar with lesson plans, submit to the Director and send to parents.
• Lead and direct the assistant teacher to maximize team teaching; ensure the assistant teacher can take over in your absence.
• Carry out Hillsboro Christian Preschool policies and comply with VDSS/DOE guidelines for Religious Exempt Child Day Centers.
• Actively pursue continuing education and personal development.

• Has a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
• Is active in a local Christian church.
• Has read and adheres to the beliefs of Hillsboro Baptist Church, as outlined in the Baptist Faith and Message.
• Is a continuing student of the Bible and is able to create scripturally sound lessons for the students.
• Must be found "Eligible fore Employment" prior to employment by fingerprint and analysis results obtained from the Virginia State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation pursuant to 63.2-1720.1 of the Code of Virginia. Must also be found "No Match" prior to employment by a search of the sex offender registry to determine if potential employee is registered as a convicted sex offender.
• Shall be physically, medically, mentally, and occupationally capable of fulfilling the responsibilities listed above.

• Has completed a child development degree or certificate, a bachelor's degree in a related field, OR has extensive relevant experience.

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