SCA 3s/Bridge Preschool Teacher - Lake Worth
Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $32-$38K Annual Salary
Job Title: 3s/Bridge Lead Teacher
Location: Lake Worth Campus
Job Category:Teacher
Department: Preschool
About Us
Sunlight Christian Academy is a private, faith-based school dedicated to providing a Christ-centered education that equips students to shine the light of Jesus in the world. We strive to cultivate a nurturing, supportive environment where teachers and students grow in faith, wisdom, and excellence.
Primary Purpose:
Provides a nurturing, Christ-centered environment for 3-year-old students. Facilitates age-appropriate learning activities focused on developmental milestones. Partners with families to support early childhood growth spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Consistently reflects Gods love in every interaction, serving as a positive influence on staff, students, and families for Christ, while fully embodying the Sunlight Way in all areas of responsibility.
Primary Responsibilities:
Classroom Instruction
- Plan and implement structured and play-based lessons aligned with early learning standards
- Introduce foundational skills in letters, numbers, colors, and shapes
- Guide children through group activities, story time, songs, and movement
- Use visual schedules, repetition, and hands-on experiences to reinforce learning
Child Development & Care
- Support social-emotional growth through positive reinforcement and redirection
- Encourage independence in self-care routines (toileting, hand washing, snack time)
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
- Observe and document developmental progress and behaviors
Classroom Management
- Create a structured but flexible daily routine
- Use gentle guidance techniques to manage classroom behavior
- Foster respect, kindness, and cooperation among students
Parent Communication
- Build positive relationships with families
- Communicate regularly through newsletters, apps, or meetings
- Share updates on student progress, behavior, and classroom activities
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with assistants, co-teachers, and school leadership
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development
- Support school events and faith-based initiatives
Spiritual Integration
- Incorporate prayer, Bible stories, and songs into daily routines
- Model Christ-like behavior and values
- Encourage children to understand Gods love through age-appropriate conversations
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Spiritual Commitment
- A committed Christian who regularly attends church and actively lives out their faith.
- Demonstrates a growing personal relationship with Jesus through consistent spiritual disciplines such as scripture reading, prayer, gratitude and fellowship.
Skills and Attributes
- Exhibits a consistently positive attitude upholding the values and mission of the school.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to connect well with students, parents and staff.
- Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters.
- Flexible and willing to support school operations in a variety of roles as needed.
- Dependable with a strong commitment to punctuality and regular attendance.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience working as a lead teachert in a preschool classroom or related field preferred.
Educational Credentials
- CDA/FCCPC Required
- Bachelors degree or higher in early childhood education or related field, or in process, required
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please attach your resume and a cover letter including your faith journey.
Sunlight Christian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.