Bread of Life Christian Children's Center is seeking fully qualified early childhood educators who are passionate about child development and committed to providing exceptional, Christ-centered early childhood education. We are looking for teachers who understand that every interaction with a child is an opportunity to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and nurture a lifelong love of learning.
The ideal candidate possesses a comprehensive understanding of how young children grow, develop, and learn, and is able to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support the whole child; spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.
Candidates should demonstrate knowledge and experience in:
- Child development and Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
- The Emergent Approach to Learning, using intentional observation to build meaningful learning experiences based on children's interests, questions, and developmental needs
- Creative Curriculum, including purposeful planning, observation, documentation, and authentic assessment
- Social Learning Theory, recognizing that children develop knowledge, language, self-regulation, and social competence through meaningful interactions with peers, teachers, and their environment
- Play-based, inquiry-driven learning that promotes exploration, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking
- Designing rich classroom environments that encourage independence, collaboration, and hands-on discovery
- Building strong, respectful relationships with children and families while fostering a warm, nurturing classroom community
- Classroom management practices that emphasize guidance, relationship-building, and social-emotional development
At Bread of Life Christian Children's Center, we believe children learn best through play, exploration, inquiry, and meaningful social interactions, not through worksheets or teacher-directed instruction. Our teachers are intentional facilitators of learning who carefully observe children, listen to their ideas, recognize teachable moments, and thoughtfully extend learning through engaging experiences.
We value educators who understand that learning is constructed through relationships and experiences. Rather than simply delivering information, our teachers cultivate environments where children are encouraged to ask questions, investigate, collaborate with peers, solve problems, and develop confidence as capable learners.
Successful candidates are reflective practitioners who continuously seek to grow professionally, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and embrace current research and best practices in early childhood education. They understand that each child develops at an individual pace and are committed to meeting children where they are while supporting their continued growth.
Above all, we seek educators who desire to model Christ's love through patience, kindness, respect, and service, creating classrooms where every child feels safe, valued, loved, and encouraged to discover the unique gifts God has given them.
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
