Early Childhood Teacher

Job title: Early Childhood Teacher

About the Role The Early Childhood Teacher provides developmentally appropriate, spiritually enriching programming for children in a Christ-centered setting. This role ensures compliance with state licensing, NAC accreditation standards, CACFP meal service procedures, and Lionheart policies, while fostering positive relationships with children, families, and staff.

What You'll Do

• Plan and deliver daily activities supporting spiritual, social, emotional, and academic development, integrating Bible stories, prayer, and Christian values in age-appropriate ways.
• Supervise children by sight and sound at all times in accordance with licensing standards and required ratios; complete daily health checks.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and age-appropriate learning environment; follow sanitation and Safe Sleep practices.
• Use varied instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Track attendance, developmental milestones, and classroom routines consistently.
• Follow state licensing regulations, NAC accreditation standards, and Lionheart policies.
• Support compliance with CACFP by following meal service procedures.
• Maintain all state and Lionheart-required trainings and certifications, including completion of pre-service and annual training requirements by due dates.
• Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication; share developmental milestones, learning progress, and spiritual growth updates; respond promptly and professionally to family concerns.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and floaters to ensure smooth classroom operations.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events.
• Assist with housekeeping, laundry, and restocking supplies as needed; demonstrate flexibility to serve across different age groups when needed.

What We're Looking For

• At least 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED required; meets all state minimum standards and qualifications for an Early Childhood Lead Teacher or Assistant Teacher.
• CDA, AA, or BA in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Previous experience in a licensed child care facility or documented pre-service training.
• Criminal background check.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and ability to build trusting relationships with children, families, and coworkers.

Nice to Have

• CDA, AA, or BA in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Willingness to serve across different age groups and participate in ongoing trainings and certifications.