The staff of the AFUMC Weekday Preschool supports the mission of the program in a warm, loving, Christ-centered environment that promotes spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth of children. Individuals seeking a position must demonstrate knowledge of the developmental needs of children ages birth to 5 as well as enthusiasm, dedication, empathy, and sensitivity.  

Lead Teacher Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a concentration in child development, early childhood education or a related field OR 
• Two-year associate degree with a concentration in child development, early childhood education or a related field and three or more years of verifiable experience with young children. 
• Verifiable experience preferred with children birth to eight-years of age in childcare settings, public, or private schools, church setting, etc.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others in the school (Weekday Preschool Director, other Lead and Assistant Teachers, Church staff and Parents). 
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, teacher planning days, and evaluation meetings. 
• Complete a minimum of ten DHR (Department of Human Resources) hours per year (April 1 – March 31). 
• Complete Safe Sanctuaries Training. 
• This part-time position reports to the Director of the AFUMC Weekday Preschool and requires work between the hours of 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM during the months of August through May.  

Lead Teacher Responsibilities 

• Know, follow, and implement all preschool policies procedures. 
• Assume primary responsibility for the class. 
• Supervise and ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children. 
• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum to meet individual needs and interests of the children. 
• Conduct assessments to monitor children’s progress. 
• Provide an engaging, orderly, and clean classroom environment. 
• Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with stated policy on discipline. 
• Maintain frequent and open communication with the parents/guardians (i.e., monthly calendars, weekly newsletters, happy grams, occasional phone calls and informal notes or conversation). 

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Kay Elder, Director of Weekday Preschool |  | 706-543-1442