Job Title: Preschool Teacher
Reports to: Preschool Director
Students: Pre-School Ages 2 – 5
Salary: Competitive Pay/ Medical & Dental Benefits / Professional Development
LOVE & UNITY KIDS ACADEMY (LUKA), INC.
Love and Unity Christian Fellowship, Compton, CA
Love & Unity Kids Academy has IMMEDIATE HIRE position for full-time Preschool Teachers.
Preschool Teacher Mission: To provide Early Childhood Education to children ages 2 to 5 years old, where each Preschool Teacher is devoted to providing Biblical and academic learning in a family-friendly, safe, and nurturing environment.
Job functions and duties include ➢ Plans, and implementation, of the curriculum in accordance with the mission, purpose, and philosophy of Love & Unity Christian Academy (LUKA), under the supervision of the Director. ➢ Is able to focus on individual children while being aware of what is happening throughout the classroom or in the yard. ➢ Keeps current developmental records and records observations of children in the class. ➢ Communicates regularly with parents via written note, email, telephone, or in person. ➢ Creates an atmosphere that is comfortable, colorful, eye-appealing, and uncluttered. ➢ Considers the outdoors part of the learning environment.
Qualities and qualifications, we desire in a candidate: ➢ A strong testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and evidence of faith in action. ➢ Desire to invest in and disciple students in their relationship with the Lord. ➢ Good communication skills (both in articulation and listening), as well as relational skills in serving students and working with adults. ➢ Able to construct and apply developmentally appropriate lesson plans and practices in teaching. ➢ 12 ECE unit’s minimum ➢ Minimum 1-year teaching experience ➢ Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences➢ Energetic ➢ Team player ➢ Excellent written and verbal communication skills ➢ Professional ➢ Flexible ➢ Able to sit on the floor, squat down to child’s eye level, and lift up to50 lbs. ➢Be capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom ➢ Maintain a professional self-image and always project the values of the organization
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Be CPR and First Air certified
- Submit to various background checks including the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Child Abuse Central Index (CACI)
- Required Immunization: MMR, TDAP, and Influenza immunization
- Complete a Tuberculosis test, physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both.
- Be available for full-time employment.
- Have dependable transportation.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- College degree (i.e., AA, BA/S, etc.)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (Preferred but not required)
➢ Competitive Pay Per Hour Plus Benefits ➢: Hiring Now➢ Please email your resume or call chill@loveandunity.org, 310-604-5900 Ext. 117
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development credits of 1 2 or more (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Compton, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person