The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing developmentally appropriate and spiritually enriching programs for children in a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment. This role ensures compliance with state licensing requirements, the National Accreditation Commission (NAC) standards, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal service procedures, and Lionheart Children’s Academy policies, while fostering positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
Classroom Duties
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Plan and deliver daily activities that support spiritual, social, emotional, and academic development, integrating Bible stories, prayer, and Christian values in age-appropriate ways.
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Supervise children by sight and sound at all times in accordance with licensing standards and required ratios; complete daily health checks.
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Maintain a safe, clean, and age-appropriate learning environment; follow sanitation and Safe Sleep practices.
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Use varied instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
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Track attendance, developmental milestones, and classroom routines consistently.
Regulatory & Compliance Duties
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Follow all state licensing regulations, NAC accreditation standards, and Lionheart policies.
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Support compliance with the CACFP by following meal service procedures
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Maintain all state and Lionheart-required trainings and certifications, including completion of pre-service and annual training requirements by due dates.
Family Engagement
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Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication.
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Share developmental milestones, learning progress, and spiritual growth updates.
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Respond promptly and professionally to family concerns.
Team & Academy Responsibilities
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Collaborate with co-teachers and floaters to ensure smooth classroom operations.
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Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events.
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Assist with housekeeping, laundry, and restocking supplies as needed.
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Demonstrate flexibility to serve across different age groups when needed.
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At least 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED required.
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Meets all state minimum standards and qualifications for an Early Childhood Lead Teacher; CDA, AA, or BA in Early Childhood Education preferred.
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Minimum 1 year of experience in a licensed child care facility.
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Demonstrated spiritual leadership and alignment with Lionheart’s mission and values.
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Positive peer and family relationships; strong communication skills.
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Criminal background check.
Competencies
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Spiritual Alignment: Models a Christ-centered life and integrates faith into daily work.
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Mentorship & Leadership: Guides, encourages, and supports peers and new hires.
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Intentional Relationships: Builds trust and collaboration with children, families, and staff.
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Heart to Serve: Joyfully serves with humility and strength.
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Tenacity & Adaptability: Perseveres through challenges and responds creatively to change.
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Effective Communication: Clearly conveys updates, feedback, and biblical principles.
Skills
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Safety & Compliance: Maintains sight-and-sound supervision, adheres to licensing, NAC, and CACFP requirements, and ensures a safe and clean classroom.
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Curriculum Implementation: Plans and delivers developmentally appropriate spiritual and academic activities tailored to children’s needs.
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Family Engagement: Builds trust through daily communication, milestone sharing, and proactive partnership with families.
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Observation & Documentation: Accurately records attendance, care routines, developmental progress, and CACFP point-of-service counts.
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Effective Communication: Clearly conveys updates to families, collaborates with co-teachers, and models biblical principles.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Successful onboarding and retention of new teachers.
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Positive feedback from mentees, families, and team members.
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Compliance with all state licensing, NAC, CACFP, and safety standards.
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Accurate and timely completion of documentation.
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Demonstrated teamwork and alignment with Lionheart’s mission and values.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our mission to provide Christ-centered care and education for the children we serve.
Lionheart Children's Academy will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Salary history will not be requested or required.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, Lionheart Children's Academy provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate fully in the application process and to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or accommodations during the hiring process, please contact
[email protected]Lionheart Children's Academy is a drug-free workplace.
