Lead Teacher – School Age Program – Hillcrest Kids Early Learning – Bellingham, WA

Summary

Mission and Philosophy of Hillcrest Kids Early Learning
Hillcrest Kids Early Learning is an outreach ministry called by God to serve and care for children ages one year through fifth grade and their families within Whatcom and Skagit counties. It is our purpose to foster the growth and development of the whole child – spiritual, cognitive, physical, emotional and social in an atmosphere of God’s great love. We will provide a variety of experiences for children that will arouse their curiosity to learn more about themselves, others, the world around them and the God of heaven and earth who loves them.

Position Overview
We are hiring a Lead Teacher for our School Age program (K – 5th grade). The shift is part time and will adapt as we maneuver through the different stages of the school year. Currently schools in Bellingham are in both distance learning and in-person learning and this position will have you fulfilling the regular requirements of a lead teacher, as well as, helping to facilitate children’s learning time as scheduled by the school district.

The primary role of the Lead Teacher is to implement quality education, in accordance with Hillcrest Kids philosophy, in a safe, clean and loving environment for elementary school aged children. The Lead Teacher is directly responsible to the Program Coordinator and Site Director. Lead Teachers at Hillcrest Kids are passionate about helping children know their full potential, working as a team and striving for unity and sharing the love of Jesus with kids and families.

Duties

Key Responsibilities

Provide constant visual and auditory supervision of school age children.
Plan, write and execute daily activities to develop safe and healthy habits for the children assigned to the group. You will also need to help facilitate the learning environment for distance learning as implemented by the school district.
Maintain State education requirements in MERIT.
Create a pleasant, inviting classroom atmosphere in which children feel safe and secure.
Ensure that routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with good child development principles.
Create a welcoming environment that promotes positive communication with parents and families.
Be aware of allergy and medical needs of the children in your group.
Be up to par on standards set forth by State licensing, specifically for the school age program.
We believe a proper concept of God is vital in everyone’s development. Therefore, as a staff member of Hillcrest Kids, you will be expected to celebrate Christmas and Easter through a variety of activities with your children, teaching them the foundational Christian truths surrounding these holidays.

Requirements

Able to Work the Following Shift: