Preschool Ministry Teacher

Description: Do you love early childhood, watching children grow in their own development, and helping connect them to faith?  Consider becoming the next preschool ministry teacher at Nampa First UMC. Our Kid's Stuff Ministry, which is owned and operated by the church, is a place where faith and learning come together. Unlike the "preschool down the road," our children learn immersed in a loving and graceful environment where Jesus comes first. Children get to help with mission and service projects and participate in Family Worship Sunday mornings. As a full time, part time, or substitute teacher, you'll work with children each day to support their growth and development by teaching an established curriculum (Frog Street for academics and Orange for faith). You'll teach and nurture kids while modeling what faith looks like. You'll communicate with parents and ensure each child gets the support they need.

Best candidate: For a full time position, we are seeking an experienced teacher or a recent grad in early childhood education or education. For a part-time or sub position, we are considering less experience teachers ready to learn and grow. You should have made some progress toward a CDA or other education or ministry degree. You should have a proven track record of supporting and nurturing children that may (at times) lose their temper, not follow directions, or all the things children do. Postive, education supported, and uplifting forms of redirection and behavior management are expected. 

Position details: We have a part-time and a full time position open. These are hourly, non-exempt positions with a pay between $15 and $18 per hour (based on experience and pursuit of an education or ministry degree). This position may serve any age level of child at any time depending on the needs of our licensed early childhood ministry.  We do not currently offer retirement or health benefits but you can receive childcare in our preschool ministry at a substantially discounted rate as a part-timer or sub and free childcare as a full-timer after your intial probationary period (usually about 6 months) for the first child and discounted rates for additional children.

Full Job Description: A full job description is being created now and will be available in the next few days.