Preschool

Openings within NRUM Preschool

 

North Raleigh United Methodist Preschool is a ministry of North Raleigh United Methodist Church.  We take pride in offering an environment that nurtures a child’s growth socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

 

Preschool Teaching Assistant

               

            4-year-old class - 5 days a week 

            3-year-old class - 3 days a week

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Purpose 

The preschool teacher assistant is responsible for assisting the preschool lead teacher in the general supervision and management of the classroom. 

 

Principle responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the arrangement and maintenance of the classroom such that it     is a safe learning environment.

• Assist the lead teacher in the implementation of activities and lessons that               enhance the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of the                 children which are age/developmentally appropriate.

• Responsible for assisting with the preparation of necessary classroom materials,   supplies and communications.

• Responsible for assisting in assessing each child during the school year.

• Responsible for attending all scheduled and called preschool staff                           meetings/events.

• Responsible for supervising the classroom when the lead teacher is not present.

• Adheres to the policies of the NRUM Preschool Employee Handbook of Policy         and Procedures.

• Working closely in a team environment.

• Maintaining continuing education credits each year.

• Responsible for maintaining professional and ethical conduct and                             communication as it relates to students, parents and other staff members of the     preschool and church community.

 

Education Requirements:

High school diploma is required; Preschool experience or early childhood education is preferred. The teacher assistant is a multiple incumbent position reporting to the preschool director.

 

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Preschool Lead Teacher

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               5-day, 4-year-old class

 

Purpose

The preschool lead teacher, supported by a teacher assistant, is responsible for the general supervision and management of the classroom as it relates to students and curriculum. All age-appropriate activities and seasonal activities are conducted in accordance with daily lesson plans to ensure the curriculum is appropriately followed for each child.  

 

Principle responsibilities include:

• Planning, implementing, and supervising classroom lesson plans that are age / developmentally appropriate and enhance the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of the children.

• Assessing each child in the class during the school year.

• Conducting parent conferences as requested or deemed necessary by the parents, teachers and / or director.  Responsible for frequent and ongoing communication with parents.

• Attending all scheduled and called preschool staff meetings/activities.

• Working closely in a team environment.

• Maintaining 10 hours of continuing education credits each year.

• Responsible for maintaining professional and ethical conduct and communication as it relates to students, parents and other staff members of the preschool and church community.

 

Education Requirements:

 

A bachelor's degree in early childhood development/education or equivalent experience is preferred. 

 

Details:

 

Benefits available, including holiday pay and PTO
Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 - 1:15 p.m.
The preschool closely follows the WCPSS Traditional School Calendar. 

 

Cover letter, application, resume and references (with phone numbers) must be 

 

Email to preschool@nrumc.org or mail:  NRUM Preschool, 8501 Honeycutt Rd, Raleigh, NC  27615