Assistant Teacher - King's Preschool

Education Shoreline, WA

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Position at King's Schools

This is a Full-Time position at King's Preschool in Shoreline, WA. 
Compensation: $20.50 - $21.63 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits: Competitive package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) matching, Life and Disability benefits, PTO, Holiday Pay, Parental Leave, up to 85% King’s school tuition discount for dependent child(ren) K-12

COMPANY OVERVIEW
CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).
 
CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.
CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 
 
CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS
  • Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
  • Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.
 
CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES
  • Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous. 
  • Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
  • Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
  • Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
  • Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions. 
  • Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
 
KING’S SCHOOLS MINISTRY MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS
  • Mission Statement: King’s Schools provides an exemplary Christian education serving the needs of students with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Vision Statement: Inspiring and transforming lives in a spiritually vital, caring school community to serve God for His glory.
 
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Teacher in collaboration with the Lead Teacher will create and maintain a safe, fun and thriving age-appropriate classroom environment under the general supervision of the Principal. Provide direct instruction to students using an established curriculum.  Work together as part of a team with the Lead Teacher and other support staff while assisting in classroom management as necessary.  Act as Lead Teacher in their absence. Work as a team to build a Christ-centered, intentional classroom for preschool and pre-kindergarten age children. Have working knowledge of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Licensing Standards for Washington State. 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following are the essential duties of King’s Teachers who play a vital role in accomplishing the Christian mission and ministry of King’s Schools specifically, and of CRISTA generally. 
 

Christ-centered Leadership and Education

  • Foremostly, model a committed Christian faith and personal relationship with Jesus and minister to the spiritual needs of students and our school community through all activities undertaken in Teacher’s role.
  • Educate students in a manner consistent with, and reflective of, the Christian tenets of the Statement of Faith and the CCC, including the incorporation of these shared Christian religious beliefs and conduct into all student curricula (sometimes referred to as integrating faith and learning, or integration of a biblical worldview) and programming.
  • Teach a biblical worldview that is integrated into all curriculum and activities.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Bible and application of a biblical worldview to subject matter and teacher’s conduct as a minister in our school community. 
  • Through godly leadership, engage and inspire the academic, spiritual and emotional growth of students.
  • Be ready and available to lead staff devotionals and staff prayer.

Discipleship and Spiritual Development

  • Model a personal and growing Christian faith that aligns with CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Commitment (CCC). Contribute to the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare of the students.
  • Minister to the spiritual needs of students and develop a vibrant Christian faith community.
  • Support the spiritual needs of students through relationship and personal modeling of Teacher’s own Christian faith.
  • Lead classes in daily prayer.
  • Instruct and be available to lead and support students’ spiritual formation.
  • Oversee and support chapel attendance and students’ spiritual engagement at chapel.
DUTIES
  • Support the Principal in maintaining a quality program that upholds the standards, goals, and overall mission of the preschool.
  • Assist the Lead Teacher and other staff with maintaining a well-functioning, safe classroom, gym and outdoor play and naptime supervision.
  • Creatively solve problems and resolve concerns with students by working with other teachers.
  • Build a quality and intentional toddler and preschool environment.
  • Perform job tasks independently and in a timely manner without direct supervision.
  • Know and comply with the State regulations concerning a state licensed preschool and specifically how it impacts job duties.
  • Intentionally develop positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Assist Lead Teacher in lesson preparation and implementation.
  • Maintain flexibility and the ability to change direction quickly in response to a variety of situations that can occur in the classroom.
  • Assist Lead Teachers in writing child/classroom observations and preparing progress reports.
  • Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, students and their parents.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
 
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
 
 
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
CHRIST CENTERED 
  • Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior
  • Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc).
  • Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
  • Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
  • Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
  • Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). 
  • Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
EDUCATION
  • Washington State ECE Initial Certificate (12 credits) or equivalent
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
  • Washington State required 30 hour basic training or proof of a waiver.
  • Child/infant CPR and first aid.
  • HIV and blood borne pathogen training.
  • Food handlers’ card.
  • Proof of negative Tb skin test.
  • Proof of MMR vaccination.  
  • Other certifications as deemed necessary by the state for work in a licensed Early Learning and Early Education facility.
SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Computer Technology experience, Office 365, Teams, OneNote
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
  • Commitment to work with multi-ethnic, culturally diverse student and parent population.
  • Able to work with the public in a friendly and courteous manner. 
  • Maintain confidentiality and composure in a busy, open setting. 
  • A patient, child-centered temperament. 
  • Able to clearly communicate to young children as well as clearly communicate both verbally and in writing to parents.
  • Able to work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, students and their parents.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • CDA or working towards one- or two-year degree in Early Childhood education or teaching experience or a higher degree.
EXPERIENCE 
  • 1-2 years of experience working with or teaching toddler, preschool age children or early elementary age children or prior experience in children’s ministry.
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.  As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.
Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.

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