PreK 4yr Lead Teacher
4 days ago
Charter Township of Clinton
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Free uniforms Job Title: Pre-K Teacher Location: Precious Angels Christian Academy Employment Type: Full-Time About Us: At Precious Angels Christian Academy, we are committed to providing a loving, faith-based environment where children can grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Our goal is to prepare each child for kindergarten while helping them build confidence, character, and a love for learning through structured routines and hands-on experiences. Position Summary: We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Pre-K Teacher who has a heart for children and a love for early childhood education. The ideal candidate will create a safe, engaging, and structured classroom while incorporating faith-based values into daily learning. Responsibilities: • Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans, • Create a structured, nurturing, and positive classroom environment, • Support children’s academic, social, and emotional development, • Incorporate faith-based principles and positive character building into daily activities, • Maintain consistent classroom routines and expectations, • Communicate regularly and professionally with parents, • Ensure the safety and well-being of all children, • Work collaboratively with staff and administration, • Keep the classroom clean, organized, and prepared, • Complete required assessments and documentation Qualifications:, • Experience working with preschool or Pre-K children (required), • CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred), • Strong classroom management skills, • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, • Passion for working with children in a faith-based setting, • Ability to meet state licensing requirements What Makes a Candidate Successful in This Role:, • Reliable, punctual, and consistent, • Warm, patient, and genuinely caring toward children, • Able to create a balance of structure, learning, and fun, • Strong classroom management with a positive approach, • Communicates clearly with parents, children, and coworkers, • Takes initiative and is willing to help wherever needed, • Organized and able to manage time effectively, • Open to feedback and committed to growth, • Demonstrates positive values and serves as a role model for children What May Make a Candidate Unsuccessful in This Role:, • Frequent tardiness or unreliable attendance, • Difficulty maintaining classroom structure or routines, • Lack of patience or inability to connect with children, • Poor communication with families or team members, • Resistance to feedback or unwillingness to follow curriculum, • Disorganization or incomplete documentation, • Low engagement or lack of enthusiasm in the classroom, • Inability to model positive behavior and values Benefits (Optional):, • Competitive pay based on experience, • Supportive, family-like work environment, • Opportunities for professional and spiritual growth, • [Add any additional benefits you offer]