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Preschool and TK Teacher Redwood City, CA - Church Campus

Preschool and TK Teacher

* • Redwood City, CA - Church Campus
Peninsula Covenant Church (PCC) is a vibrant and forward-thinking church in Redwood City comprised of both traditional and community-based ministries: Worship, Adult, Youth, Children, Missions (local and international), School-Age Child Care (SACC), Preschool, PE+, and our Community Center. Employing over 180 individuals, PCC actively cultivates a culture of collaboration, personal growth, and fun across all teams. In order to thrive at PCC, we look for staff who share our vision and live within our staff values: Seeking Jesus First; Being Humble; Having Hard Conversations; Staying Hungry; Extending Grace; and Prioritizing Team. 

MISSION OF PRESCHOOL 
To care for the whole child and provide opportunities for each one to grow to their full potential emotionally, socially, physically, mentally, and spiritually. We strive to prepare every child and their family for kindergarten.

PRESCHOOL’S PHILOSOPHY
PCC Preschool is a ministry of Peninsula Covenant Church. We are a play-based program committed to the development of the whole child. Our staff is committed to excellence, preparing quality and safe learning environments for children, engaging in fruitful learning experiences, and are proactive about being creative in planning and administering lessons, and fulfilling their responsibilities. Teachers have a desire to support and minister to families in our program. 

PRINCIPLE WORKING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the Preschool Site Director & Lead Teacher. This position also develops healthy relationships with other staff members throughout PCC along with the families & children that are enrolled in our care.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Engage children in enrichment activities that support social, emotional, and faith-based growth
  • Lead group and individual games, arts, lessons and various activities 
  • Maintain a safe, organized, clean environment
  • Communicate with families
  • Transportation for children
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of participants
  • Other duties as assigned by the program director 
REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND CORE COMPETENCIES 
  • Enjoys working with children, leads by example, supports peers, and builds positive group culture
  • Flexible and adaptable team player, stays calm under pressure
  • Reliable, respectful, and maintains high standards of conduct
  • Willingness to follow PCC’s values and open to learning about Jesus
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION 
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ year experience working with children 
  • CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certifications (or willingness to obtain within 2 months from the start date)
  • Must adhere to professional conduct and dress code required
  • Passion for youth development and faith-based programming
  • Completed or in progress coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE), psychology, sociology, or related fields, preferred
  • Has completed 6+ units of ECE (Early Childhood Education), preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
  • Ability to physically interact with children, including indoor and outdoor activities, extensive walking, occasional running, kneeling, managing multiple stair sets while maintaining high levels of alertness, concentration, and initiative
  • Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and environments, utilizing sun and rain protection as necessary
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 15-20 pounds frequently.
  • Physically and mentally fit to ensure child safety
  • Clean DMV record; must meet the age requirement for driving; and willing to drive a PCC vehicle to local schools for pick-up
  • Must pass background checks (DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index)
  • TB test and required immunizations
SCHEDULE 
  • Monday–Friday, approx. 12:00–6:00 PM (e.g., some Thursdays starting at 11:00 am-5:30 pm) during the school year
  • Monday–Friday, approx. 9:00–6:00 PM during summer program
Compensation: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

 

Peninsula Covenant Church is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. PCC is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. PCC, as a legally recognized religious organization, can and may prefer applicants based on religion and related values in order to hire staff members who agree with and live out the church's beliefs.





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