Northwest Christian Schools of Lacey Job Openings

Northwest Christian Academy is seeking a high energy, detail oriented part-time Teacher Assistant for the 2020-2021 school year.

Northwest Christian Academy offers Kindergarten – 8^th grade on the beautiful 14-acre campus as part of Northwest Christian Schools of Lacey.  NCS consists of three schools.   Northwest Christian Preschool & Daycare, NCA (K-8^th) and NCHS (9^th-12^th) offer childcare and education to children from birth – 12^th grade.  We are the only Christian private school campus in Thurston County that offers care/education from infancy to graduation.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to nca@ncslacey.org.    

Hours: 7:30am – 12:30pm

Qualifications & Skills:

• Conduct their life in a manner which demonstrates spiritual maturity, reflects the purpose and values of the school, and is consistent with the school doctrinal statement (Statement of Faith);
• High school diploma or GED required;
• Pass fingerprint background check;
• Either already have or be able to complete CPR/First Aid training;
• Ability to maintain confidential information;
• Demonstrate a friendly, loving and caring attitude toward others;
• Experience working with children;
• Work independently as needed and be a detail oriented multitasker with strong time management skills;
• Ability to work effectively with administration, teachers, parents and students;

We are always looking for qualified substitutes.

Job Requirements

The teacher shall:

• Conduct their life in a manner which demonstrates spiritual maturity, reflects the purpose and values of the school, and is consistent with the school doctrinal statement (Statement of Faith);
• Be a member in good standing of a local church, one having a doctrinal statement compatible with the school’s doctrinal statement;
• Demonstrate godly leadership in the classroom;
• Be a college graduate with a BA or MA in education;
• Be certificated to teach the subject(s)/grade levels for which they are hired.

Please send your letter of interest, resume and a request for application to nca@ncslacey.org.  

Description
Job Summary:
At Northwest Christian Preschool we provide multiple childcare options while offering an academic program for each preschool age group (2 ½ -5 years old) and a developmentally appropriate curriculum for our infant and toddler programs. Our goal is to provide an environment that stimulates the child’s physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social development.

Qualifications & Skills:
• MERIT account will be required
• Current CPR and First Aid, Blood borne pathogens certificate, Food Handlers, and a TB test within the last year.
• Experience working with young children
• Good communication skills
• A team player attitude
• Patient, kind, and caring is a MUST
• Be available on short notice/planned days off

Northwest Christian Preschool is looking for a qualified teacher to guide preschool children as they ease into organized education. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental, spiritual, social, and emotional development of the children so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education. At NCP we seek to train up our children in the way of the Lord introducing core values and morals while inspiring spiritual, physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth. We seek to equip children with a sound spiritual and academic foundation.

Our ideal teacher will have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of preschool educational methods and best practices as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. Preschool teachers employ a wide variety of educational techniques; creativity, patience, good communication and interpersonal skills, and physical stamina are important qualities of a preschool teacher. If you enjoy working with kids, sharing your faith, teaching and learning new concepts, and seeing children develop new skills and abilities, teaching with the staff at Northwest Christian Preschool might be the place for you!