The Before Care Teacher is committed to honoring Christ by preparing students to live fully for God in a rapidly changing world, knowing they are His masterpieces, uniquely designed for His purpose. The Before Care Teacher ensures that the classroom learning environment is Christian-based, nurturing, wholesome and loving.

RESPONSIBILITES

Model a Growing and Vibrant Relationship with Christ

· Pursue full devotion to Christ and live the life we are inviting others to live

· Manifest the fruit of the Spirit in work habits and relationships

· Pursue spiritual growth through community and daily devotions

· Embody other-centered, servant leadership in all interactions

Demonstrate Commitment to Cherry Hills Christian School

· Be an active, engaged member of the school community

· Accept and uphold, CHC’s Teacher Essentials and Essentials of Faith

Efficiently Work with and Lead Alongside other Age Level Teachers 

· Provide a relaxed and welcoming environment for students before school begins each day and on Late Start Tuesdays

· Implement positive, age-appropriate classroom management and discipline procedures

· Attend all staff meetings, staff in-services and special events as required by the Director

· Understand and implement all building emergency procedures and state regulations regarding the care and education of children 3 to 13 years of age

Cultivate Positive Relationships with Children and Families 

· Connect relationally with children and parents

· Assist in caring for a student’s special needs, such as tying shoes, consoling, encouraging and administering minor first aid 

Other Administrative Leadership Responsibilities

· Is knowledgeable about Cherry Hills Christian policies and procedures and assists with day-to-day operations

· Assists in overseeing the maintenance of a clean, safe environment for school operations

Demonstrates a Commitment to Growth

· Attends department, team and staff meetings and trainings

Model Servant Leadership and Exhibit a Helpful, Joyful Attitude

Perform Other Duties and Tasks as Assigned

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

God equips every Christ-follower with spiritual gifts to serve and strengthen the body of Christ and to partner with Him in the advancement of His kingdom.

The following spiritual gifts are recommended for this role: Service, Administration and Mercy.

 POSITION TYPE: Part-time, non-exempt

HOURS PER WEEK: 7 (August – May), 

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays; 7:00am – 8:15am

Tuesdays; 7:00am – 9:00am

SUPERVISOR: Director of Preschool 

SALARY RANGE: $15.75 - $22.94 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and it should be evident in both the personal and professional life
• Must agree to the mission statement, values, and faith statement
• Must be able to uphold and support the mission statement, values, and faith statement
• For those 18 years of age and above, the ability to meet additional state requirements including:

• Maintain requirement for 15 hours of continuing education each year as well as other required training
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Must have a flexible attitude with a servant’s heart