Posted 26 days ago
Preschool Teacher
AI Summary
Position InformationPosition Title:Preschool TeacherReports To:Preschool DirectorAnnual Salary:$58,000Working Schedule:Monday–Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm*During school weeks with early dismissal or other modified schedules, salaried staff should expect to adjust schedules to fulfill the contracted working hours.
About this role
Position Information
Position Title: | Preschool Teacher |
Reports To: | Preschool Director |
Annual Salary: | $58,000 |
Working Schedule: | Monday–Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm *During school weeks with early dismissal or other modified schedules, salaried staff should expect to adjust schedules to fulfill the contracted working hours. This may include coming earlier or staying later, or completing necessary tasks or professional development even when students are not present. Details will be finalized with the direct manager. |
How This Role Fits into the Team
Each member of our team is essential to building a thriving culture that sees and calls out the image of God in our students and in one another. As we invite students to step into everything they are designed to be and do, our faculty and staff must also reflect and invest in our daily work of responding to God’s calling through an inner posture of discipline, diligence, and dedication. The Preschool Teacher at Donum Dei Classical Academy provides a nurturing, Christ-centered learning environment that fosters the academic, social, and spiritual growth of young children. This role requires a love for learning, a passion for classical Christian education, and the ability to create a structured yet joyful classroom atmosphere.
Ideal Candidate
A gentle, patient caregiver who supports early learners in a developmentally appropriate, Christ-centered classroom. They assist lead teachers in fostering play, exploration, and the beginnings of academic readiness.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education |
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Experience | Professional working experience in relevant field(s). |
Professional Development | Commitment to ongoing training and spiritual formation throughout the year. |
Missional Alignment |
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Faith & Conduct |
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Employment Type & Compensation
Employment Type | Full Time Salaried, Exempt |
Sick Pay | 7 days frontloaded at start of year |
Benefits | 100% Employer Paid Healthcare, Computer, equipment & software |
Compensation | Annual salary paid bi monthly. Optional partial tuition credit available. |
Key Responsibilities
Student Care & Support
- Foster a warm, Christ-centered classroom atmosphere where young children feel safe, known, and valued as image-bearers of God.
- Support children’s daily care needs, including assisting with bathroom routines, diapering as needed, handwashing, and transitions throughout the day.
- Prepare, serve, and clean up snacks and lunch (depending on schedule), encouraging good manners, gratitude, and age-appropriate independence.
- Assist children and supervise nap or rest time, creating a calm, consistent, and peaceful environment that supports healthy rhythms.
- Actively observe children’s behavior, social interactions, and developmental milestones, communicating observations and concerns promptly to the Preschool Director/Lead Teacher.
- Provide gentle guidance and redirection to support emotional regulation, peer relationships, and positive behavior.
Instructional & Classroom Support
- Assist the lead teacher and reinforce key learning objectives by engaging children in interactive play, storytelling, songs, and creative projects that build curiosity and joy in learning.
- Support small group and individual activities by offering encouragement, modeling appropriate behavior, and providing individualized assistance when needed.
