Assistant Teacher

Summary

Hillsboro Christian Preschool is seeking an Assistant Teacher for our small classroom of 3 and 4-year-olds for the 2024-2025 school year. Assistant Teachers at Hillsboro Christian Preschool are an important part of a ministry team committed to sharing the love of Christ with the children, their families, and the preschool staff; carrying out the mission and purpose of Hillsboro Christian Preschool; and assisting in curriculum development and educational programming in the classroom. The right candidate will avoid starting workplace drama and be a supportive member of the teaching team.

Duties

• Provide a safe learning environment and a Christian atmosphere that allows for the development of each child's intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional, and social needs.
•  Care for each child and understand family dynamics affecting the learning environment; partner with the lead teacher and each child's parents or guardians in education; assist the lead teacher to interface between the child's family and the preschool.
• Support the lead teacher in using age-appropriate, Christian-based, scripturally sound curriculum to provide lessons and activities that address the developmental requirements of each child and will help prepare him or her for school.
• Support the lead teacher in presenting a Bible story daily and a memory verse monthly.
• Support the lead teacher in changing classroom books and toys weekly to encourage a variety of learning opportunities in connection with the weekly theme.
• Support the lead teacher in creating a monthly calendar.
• Support the lead teacher in maximizing team teaching; be prepared to take over in the absence of the lead teacher.
• Carry out Hillsboro Christian Preschool policies and comply with VDSS/VDOE guidelines for Religious Exempt Child Day Centers. 
• Actively pursue continuing education and personal development.

Requirements

• Has a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
• Is active in a local Christian church.
• Has read and adheres to the beliefs of Hillsboro Baptist Church, as outlined in the Baptist Faith and Message.
• Be a continuing student of the Bible and be able to assist in the creation of scripturally sound lessons for the students.
• Must be found "Eligible for Employment" prior to employment by fingerprint and analysis results obtained from the Virginia State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation pursuant to 63.2-1720.1 of the Code of Virginia. Must also be found "No Match" prior to employment by a search of the sex offender registry to determine if potential employee is registered as a convicted sex offender.
• Shall be physically, medically, mentally, and occupationally capable of fulfilling the duties listed above.

Nice To Haves

• Has completed a child development degree or certificate, a bachelor's degree in a related field, OR has relevant experience.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Summer Break

Adheres to Albemarle County Public Schools calendar for major holidays

Excellent tuition discounts for children of staff

Conveniently located near I-64