Lead Preschool Teacher
At Noah’s Ark Learning Center, we are seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher who genuinely adores children and is committed to their success. Our Lead Preschool Teachers prioritize individualized learning, allowing each student to progress at their own pace.
The ideal candidate for this role embodies qualities of a Christian, exhibits education and kindness, exudes love and fun, while maintaining a professional and creative approach.
This is a Monday through Friday position, ensuring a work-life balance with no nights or weekends. We also offer a childcare discount for your 3- to 5-year-old child. Compensation starts at $15/hour, depending on education and/or experience. Join our team as a Lead Preschool Teacher and make a positive impact on the lives of our young learners.
About the Role
The Lead Preschool Teacher is a part-time or full-time position with the following responsibilities:
Teach a class of 9 (or 18 with an Aide)
Plan daily activities and lessons that correspond with the curriculum with the assigned Preschool Aide
Plan daily/weekly Bible activities and lessons in accordance with our Bible Curriculum
Teach pre-kindergarten skills (such as letters, numbers, colors, etc.)
Maintain a safe and healthy environment
Plan art, music, and movement activities
Keep inventory of supplies and requisition needed supplies through the office manager
Help students learn classroom procedures
Help students learn personal responsibility and respect for fellow students
Use appropriate behavior management and classroom discipline
Attend training sessions as necessary to maintain license and ICCP certification.
Attend and participate in all school functions
Establish consistent communication with parents and children
Supervise assigned Preschool Aides and work together as a team
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or higher preferred or equivalent experience
Experience: Previous experience working with young children is desired. Should have a practical understanding of early childhood education.
Personal Qualities: Professing Christian, kind, helpful, self-starter, professional, creative, even-tempered and adaptable.
License: Must hold or obtain a childcare license from the city of Coeur d’Alene, including a valid CPR/first aid card, and passing a background check.
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Lead Preschool Teacher
About Us
About Our School
Noah’s Ark Learning Center is a ministry of Pathway Church and has been in operation in North Idaho for four decades. It is one of the most highly respected preschool, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten learning centers in Couer d’Alene. We believe in giving children a spiritual foundation for their future while also giving our children many opportunities to learn in the classroom and through play.
Our Child Development Philosphy
Our Philosophy covers the child in five different areas of his or her development.
Spiritual Development
All children will have opportunities to develop an understanding of God, Jesus, the Bible, self, family, and others and the natural world.
Emotional Development
We will encourage opportunities to make choices, to exhibit self-control, engage in problem solving, to foster acceptance of responsibility, and to utilize creative expression (through art, music, dramatic play, etc.)
Intellectual Development
will have learning opportunities to help expand a child’s background of knowledge through the five senses and “hands-on” experiences, learn through discovery and inquiry methods, develop a love for learning, provide a challenge, and develop good work habits.
Social Development
Each child may play/work in a small group as he makes choices, begins to learn to take turns (share), care for self and belongings, grow in his relationship with others, learns to accept limits, respects rights, feelings, and property of others, and use good manners.
Social Development
Each child may play/work in a small group as he makes choices, begins to learn to take turns (share), care for self and belongings, grow in his relationship with others, learns to accept limits, respects rights, feelings, and property of others, and use good manners.
Our Facilities
We Provide Excellent Care for Our Students
All of our staff are licensed through the city of Coeur d’Alene and are members of Idaho Stars.
Noah’s Ark participates in the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP).
