Job Details

Mountview Christian Preschool and Kindergarten
Upper Arlington, Ohio, United States

We need to hire two part-time Preschool Assistant Teachers. Hours are M-F 8:00-12:30. There MAY be some flexibility with the hours.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Will co-plan, supervise, and implement morning/afternoon program for a preschool class in accordance with the policies and Christian philosophy of Mountview Christian Preschool addressing the spiritual, physical, emotional, social, and academic needs of each individual child in a group environment.
• The duties will include safe and loving supervision of a preschool classroom, serving snack, nap room, planning for and supervising outdoor or indoor play, planning and implementing a daily activity that supports the learning goals including literacy, math, science, social studies, and/or Bible.

All Child Care Staff Member Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete an Application for Employment.
• Must submit a Resume.
• Must sign a Nonconviction Statement at hire and annually thereafter.
• Must provide a Medical Statement at hire.
• Must provide three References at hire.
• Must be background screened at hire, FBI and BCII, then BCII every 4 years thereafter, paid by the preschool.
• Must sign an Employee Policy Statement at hire.
• Must complete all other paperwork that is provided by the director meeting timelines given including an on-line orientation.
• Must complete in-class observation before beginning the position as assigned by the director.

Assistant Teacher Qualifications:

• Must meet the Qualifications for Child Care Staff Members.
• Must meet the Spiritual and Physical Qualifications.
• Must have some experience in early childcare.
• Must have a minimum of a Child Development Credential (CDA) or Career Pathways Level 1 on the Ohio Professional Development Registry.
• Must follow the Specialized Training Requirements (including but not limited to: first aid, CPR, communicable disease, child abuse).
• Must possess an ability to interact effectively with parents, peers, and administrative staff.

Physical Qualifications:

• Must be able to observe, hear, and respond to the needs of children and emergencies or conflicts that might occur in a classroom, on the playground, in common areas, and while attending field trips.
• Must have the ability to lift children of up to fifty pounds from the floor to waist high, to crouch to a child's height and maintain eye contact at a child's level.
• Must be able to sit on the floor to interact with children and to stand tall enough to reach children on play equipment.
• Must be able to care for up to the state-mandated ratio of children alone.
• Must be able to handle the daily stressors of preschool life and ongoing contact with staff members, parents, and children.

Spiritual Qualifications:

• Must have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior and believe that the Bible is God's word.
• Must be in agreement with the school's Lifestyle Statement of Moral Integrity, exemplifying this belief by being a Christian role model, following the Biblical standard for faith and daily living with lifestyle choices that are spiritually, morally, and ethically consistent with the teachings of scripture, conducting themselves in a way that will not raise questions regarding their Christian Testimonies.
• An employee is expected to demonstrate a teachable spirit, an ability to share love for others, a willingness to live contentedly under authority, and a commitment to follow the Matthew 18 principle when an issue arises with fellow employees or management.
• Must show by example the importance of scripture study, prayer, witnessing, service, and active fellowship and participation with a local Christian church.
• Must demonstrate Christian maturity in attitude, actions, and speech, showing a consistent walk with Jesus Christ, and being ever sensitive to the spiritual needs of others.
• Must be in agreement with the school's Statement of Faith.
• Must include Bible stories, scripture, prayer, and song into the daily curriculum.
• Must have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go” (Prov. 22:6).

About Mountview Christian Preschool and Kindergarten

At Mountview Christian Preschool and Kindergarten, we believe that children are a gift from the Lord. They possess a fire that is fueled by curiosity, imagination, and wonder. We believe that a child's first experience in the educational system should excite, inspire, and prepare them for the years to come. As a ministry, we are an extension of the family and the church, all of which are intended to serve the whole child, intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. We desire to serve our families and teach the students the love and care of Jesus Christ.