2-year-old Preschool Teacher

Job Description:

Do you love working with children and seeing them grow and develop in the early stages of life? Do you also enjoy leading and supporting a team that has a heart and a passion for teaching? If so, New Hope has an opportunity just for you! We are seeking a qualified and experienced candidate for Part-time 2-Year-Old Teacher for New Hope Early Learning preschool ministry.

This school enriches the lives of children not only academically but also through faith-bases starting at the ages of 6 months through five years of age. Our goal here at New Hope is to effectively prepare them for kindergarten and contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can easily acclimate in the next level of education and learn about the love of God through you.

Working at New Hope:

Employees of New Hope are expected to live their lives in a way that honors our Mission, Vision and Values.

Our Mission: To make more and better followers of Jesus Christ.

Our Vision: To be “Rooted in God's Word, renewed by the Holy Spirit, Reaching the World”

Our Core Values: At New Hope we love Jesus, care about all people, follow God’s guidance, seek to live out truth with grace, work in teams and value everyone’s input, and open to taking risks and making bold decisions.

Objective:

Preschool teachers are responsible for the early education of children in their care.

Reporting structure:

The Director of New Hope Early Learning

Employment Type, Classification & Hours:

Position would be part time.

Monday- Friday 8:30am-1:00pm.

We follow Hillsborough County Public Schools calendar.

Employment Classification; Non-Exempt

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• CPR/First Aid training

• Preschool/VPK teaching experience (preferred)

• Background check (we initiate and pay for)

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.

• Be able to constantly keep up with and be on the move with your toddlers.

• Regularly sitting or standing up to 4 hours.

Other:

• Establish and enforce rules of behavior and routine for children in their classrooms.

• Provide basic needs for children. (I.E. Diaper changing, assist with potty training, playing, etc.)

• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities.

• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents and staff.

• Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals.

• Have understanding of Christian faith.

• Self-starter and team player with other staff to work together to serve our families in our preschool community.

• Incorporate the preschool philosophy, goals, and curriculum, and monthly themes in daily lesson plans and activities.

• Perform “ages & stages “observations, execute appropriate VPK evaluations as expected by state standards.

• To improve classroom skills through regular continuing education.

• Attend Staff meetings.

• Prepare daily materials needed for lessons.

• Update classroom schedule and follow it accordingly.

• Maintain classroom in an organized fashion. Clean toys, tables, and stack chairs.

• Blessings before snack/lunch every day.

Email Resumes to jobs@findnewhope.com.