Early Childhood Educator

2 weeks ago


Irvine, California, United States Mariners Church Full time

Job Summary

The Early Childhood Educator will provide a Christ-centered environment for children birth through 5 years of age, where they receive a high-quality early childhood education while learning the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Key Responsibilities

  • Nurture Faith and Growth: Establish a warm, accepting, and Christ-centered environment where children can flourish both spiritually and developmentally.
  • Develop Engaging Curriculum: Create, implement, and evaluate an age-appropriate, emergent curriculum that stimulates growth and development in both indoor and outdoor settings.
  • Plan and Organize: Design and execute a developmentally appropriate program, balancing academic, social, and spiritual activities.
  • Communicate Effectively: Engage with parents through various verbal and written methods to keep them informed about their child's progress, classroom activities, and church events.
  • Assess and Document Progress: Conduct ongoing assessments using the DRDP-15 framework and maintain individual portfolios for each child.
  • Participate in Professional Development: Attend staff development days, regular staff meetings, and complete 21 hours of approved professional development annually.
  • Uphold Professional Standards: Display spiritual, positive, and professional behavior, adhering to the preschool's policies and procedures.
  • Foster Community: Participate in activities that build community within the school and church throughout the year.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • A passion for early childhood education and a heart for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with young children.
  • Experience working with young children in an educational or caregiving setting.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with parents and families.
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development and a desire to continually improve teaching practices.
  • Clear Live Scan and Criminal Background Check.
  • Minimum of 12 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development required.
  • Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
  • Record of immunizations: current TB test clearance, MMR, DTaP, annual influenza.


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