Prek(4k) Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher (4K)

· Must have a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree, Associate Degree in Child Development, or equivalent

· Be a member of a W.E.L.S congregation

· Ability to work proficiently in a diverse, multi-cultural setting

· Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills

· A desire to actively support the ministerial objectives of St. John Lutheran Church and School

· Passion for working with children

· Tactful and courteous

· Team player

· Punctual

· Professional

· Patient

· Exemplary Christian role model for pupils and parents

· Neat presentable appearance

To assist the administrator in carrying out his responsibilities, the faculty at SJLS is expected to do the following:

1. Keep the administrator advised of all important classroom information, discipline matters, and departures from usual routines

2. Conduct his or her classroom in a manner that meets the objectives of the school and follows its curriculum.

3. Conduct his or her classroom in a manner that does not interfere with any other classroom.

4. Follow biblical principles when dealing with staff or other personal conflict problems.

5. Support the efforts and direction of the administrator in a spirit of Christian service (I Corinthians 12:28-29).

6. Freely discuss any feelings and opinions regarding school policy during faculty meetings in a spirit of Christian love and respect.

7. Be continually aware of their responsibilities as members of a team ministry.

8. Support one another in our mutual ministry to the children.

9. Be responsible for the supervision of all children in the school.

10. Be prompt and diligent in fulfilling all duties and responsibilities.

11. Follow the policies, guidelines, and procedures established for the smooth operation of the school.

12. Faithfully execute the duties assigned by the administrator

13. Stay current on educational theory.

14. Inform the administrator of all expenditures prior to purchasing them for classroom use.

15. Faithfully document discipline problems, parental conversations, accidents or anything else worthy of documentation so as to protect yourself and the school from litigation.

Reports to:

The school administrator

Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is $51,000 with additional pay for years of experience and additional educational credentials. Health Insurance is also available and provided by the employer.

If responding:

Please submit resume or equivalent documents to the following email address for consideration: tim.raddatz@stjohnwrightstown.com Attn: Tim Raddatz ~ Administrator, St. John Lutheran School. Please include “EC Job Opening” in the subject line to assure it finds its way to the right location. This is an immediate position for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. It is a full-time teaching position.

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person