About us:

As a Christ centered organization, we are dedicated to reaching hearts and changing lives by caring for and empowering individuals experiencing homelessness in Cleveland. All employees at The City Mission (TCM) are ministers of the Gospel and are vital for the fulfillment of our mission: providing help and hope to all people through the transforming power of God’s love. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of TCM have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with and abide by our Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Principles.

These core values represent our staff, and we will hire, reward, recognize, review, coach, and correct based on these core values:

• We are called to serve Christ and others

• We believe God transforms lives

• We commit to steward well

• We succeed by working together

• We care for every person knowing all are made in the image of God

Job Summary:

Through a strong Christian worldview, the Preschool Lead Teacher provides a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 3 to 4 years of age (or not yet in kindergarten). This role plans daily routines, supports developmental milestones, communicates effectively with families, and maintains a safe, clean, and engaging classroom.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This role does not currently supervise other staff; however, this role will supervise volunteers and interns as applicable.

• Coaches, corrects, rewards, recognizes, and reviews volunteers and interns in accordance with TCM’s Core Values & policies.

Essential Job Functions:

Implements and Assesses Education Plans

· Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons aligned with early childhood standards and program goals with an emphasis on kindergarten readiness.

· Incorporate faith-based activities and values into daily routines and lessons.

· Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.

· Establish positive behavior expectations and guide children with patience and care.

· Conduct ongoing developmental observations/assessments and maintain individualized plans and daily documentation.

· Collaborate with case management to implement and monitor Individual Service Plans and measurable outcomes.

Maintains and Supports Educational Environment

· Regularly assesses the needs of the room to ensure supplies and equipment are clean and up to date.

· Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.

· Regularly engages in professional development to stay current with research regarding childhood development, trauma, and other related topics.

Family Ministries Department Support

· Assists in all classrooms as the census dictates.

• Provides support for Family Ministries team and TCM special events as needed.

Education/Experience:

· High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred (or working towards Bachelor’s Degree) in related field is preferred.

· 2 years of relevant experience required, with experience working with children with special needs preferred. Experience demonstrates flexibility in planning, scheduling, and implementation of educational and social experiences.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Meets requirements to be an approved driver of TCM vehicles is preferred.

Essential Physical and Mental Functions:

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet).

• Climb stairs.

• Constantly bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties.

• Lift, carry, or move 50 pounds.

• Constant use of both hands, fingers, and arms in reaching/handling/grasping.

• Lift both arms over the head, holding items overhead.

• Operates a computer as needed

• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination.

• Constant use of hearing (correctable hearing to normal level required) for day-to-day job functions

• Read, understand, and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones.

• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments.

• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

• Must be able to handle pressure of constantly working with individuals in crisis.

• Must be able to handle pressure of interruptions in daily activities.

• Subject to excessive noise

Spiritual Requirements:

• Professes Jesus as Lord and Savior

• Believes the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, & ultimate authoritative Word of God (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:21)

• Patterns life after the example of Jesus and the commands and principles found in the Bible – consistent with TCM’s doctrinal statement, statement of faith, and lifestyle principles

• Desires to serve the Lord

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.