VISION: First Presbyterian Preschool is an early childhood ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk, whose primary purpose is to provide an excellent preschool experience in a Christian environment. The school is dedicated to the intellectual, cultural, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual growth of its students.
JOB SUMMARY: The Lead Teacher position requires daily care of children; building of positive relationships with children, parents, and staff; creating a safe, clean, and inviting environment; and planning and managing a developmentally appropriate program.
This position is for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic school year, which starts in August of 2026.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Building Positive Relationships with Children, Parents, & Staff
- Children:
- Engage in private or group prayer for each child and his/her family
- Greet each child with a warm, individual welcome
- Model how glad you are to be here
- Get to know each child individually
- Comfort a distraught child with physical attention and/or distraction
- Parents:
- Greet parents warmly and let them tell you about their child's morning
- Work with parents about their concerns and your own concerns
- Maintain confidentiality concerning children and families
- Send home a monthly Newsletter
- Only the Lead Teacher or Office Administration may call the parent. If the Lead Teacher is present when the parent picks up, it is the Lead Teacher who speaks to the parent.
- Staff:
- Be open to suggestions from colleagues for improving the program
- Always assume the best case scenario
- Voice any concerns about a colleague with that person privately or with the Preschool Director
Create a Safe, Clean, and Inviting Environment Whether leaving the room due to an alarm or to go to the playground, music or other destination, one adult should lead and a second adult should be at the end of the line to observe children. Emergency bags should be carried any time the group leaves the classroom. Change diapers regularly and/or assist with potty training, wipe noses, faces, and wash hands on a regular basis and as needed
- Follow parent's requested feeding schedule documenting times of feedings, naps, and diaper changes
- Clean and disinfect toys, counters, tables, etc. regularly
- Select toys and activities that are developmentally appropriate and safe. Also rotate toys periodically in order to provide new and developmentally appropriate toys.
- Prepare bulletin board and classroom displays
Plan and Manage a Developmentally Appropriate Program Provide genuine love and care for each child
- Lead the children in prayer before snack and lunch
- Plan and implement activities that promote intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth
- Interact verbally and nonverbally with individual children implanting language and promoting confidence
- Read to individual small groups of children daily
- Play appropriate games with the children
- Provide stimulating activities in the classroom, such as blowing bubbles, building block towers, moving to music, playing in centers, etc.
- Model participation
- Provide scaffolding behaviors
- Plan and encourage art activities and developmentally appropriate learning activities with and emphasis on process rather than product
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Bachelors degree
- Three to five years of related experience
- Infant/Child/Adult CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
- Food Handler Certified
- Ability to pass several background checks
- Free from any disability which would prevent one from caring for young children
- Ability to pass a Tuberculosis Screening
- Ability to lift several children if required in the case of an emergency
- Three or more past work experience references
- Attends church regularly
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 27.5 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
