Open Position: Lead Preschool Teacher
Status: Part-time, Salary
Accountable to: The Preschool Director
Starting Salary: $16,000
Philosophy: Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool is a Christian preschool
committed to…
(I) sharing Christ’s love in word and deed with students and their families and…
(II) joyfully preparing children for a lifetime of learning and service to their neighbor.
Position Summary:
Lead the day-to-day operations of the classroom through activities that promote the social, physical, emotional,
cognitive, and spiritual development of each child enrolled in the preschool.
Qualifications: State of Wisconsin
● Must be at least 18 years of age
● Must have completed high school or its equivalent
● Must pass a criminal background check
● Must have at least 240 hours experience as an assistant child care teacher in a group child care center or other approved early childhood setting
● Must satisfy state requirements per WI statute DCF 251.05(3)(f)3
● Maintain first aid certification, CPR certification, and AED training for infants through adult
Good Shepherd
● Must be willing to work as a member of a team
● Must have effective and strong communication skills
● Must be self-directed with an ability to lead others
● Must be willing to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the program
● Must be able to lift 50 pounds
● Must be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on floor, see, hear, and speak with children ensuring their health and safety
Ministry
Good Shepherd Preschool is an extension of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, a church affiliated with the
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. As such, the preschool teacher will…
● Lead a lifestyle consistent with the stated beliefs and teachings of GSLC
● Ensure that the classroom operates within the larger mission of GSLC
● Ensure that Bible stories and Christian songs and prayers are central to programming and curriculum
● Regularly collaborate with the pastor and School Board of GSLC
● Help to promote good relations between church and preschool
● Help to maintain GSLC’s overall image in the community
● Facilitate Christian outreach to preschool families
● Preferred: regularly attend worship services at a Christian church
Responsibilities and Duties:
Educational/Programming
● Develop a positive relationship with each child and their family
● Follow the prescribed preschool curriculum
● Prepare lesson plans and classroom environment
● Complete and deliver progress reports for students
● Conduct parent conferences
● Collaborate with preschool staff members
● Schedule and coordinate field trips and other special events in conjunction with director
● Protect and observe for abuse; report any concerns to DCF
Administration
● Follow Good Shepherd performance standards, policies, and procedures in the employee handbook
● Maintain school records and report as required
● Attend school board meetings as requested
● Submit requests for needed supplies to director
Community/Continuing Education
● Serve on appropriate community organizations and LCMS committees
● Participate in appropriate community functions to promote Good Shepherd preschool
● Attend training opportunities as provided by Good Shepherd
Interested applicants can email their resume to gspreschool34@gmail.com.