Love and Unity Christian Fellowship

Preschool Teacher

Compton, CaliforniaFull-time
About the Job
Job Title: Preschool Teacher
Reports to: Preschool Director
Students: Pre-School Ages 2 – 5

Salary: Competitive Pay/ Medical & Dental Benefits / Professional Development

LOVE & UNITY KIDS ACADEMY ​(LUKA), INC.  

Love and Unity Christian Fellowship, Compton, CA                                  

Bishop Ronald C. Hill, Pastor, and Founder

Preschool Teacher Mission: To provide Early Childhood Education to children ages 2 to 5 years old, where each Preschool Teacher is devoted to providing Biblical and academic learning in a family-friendly, safe, and nurturing environment.

Job functions and duties include:
  • Plans, and implementation, of the curriculum in accordance with the mission, purpose, and philosophy of Love & Unity Christian Academy (LUKA), under the supervision of the Director. 
  • Is able to focus on individual children while being aware of what is happening throughout the classroom or in the yard. 
  • Keeps current developmental records and records observations of children in the class.  
  • Communicates regularly with parents via written note, email, telephone, or in person.    
  • Creates an atmosphere that is comfortable, colorful, eye-appealing, and uncluttered. 
  • Considers the outdoors part of the learning environment.

Qualities and qualifications, we desire in a candidate
  • Desire to educate and invest in the disciple of students in their relationship with the Lord. 
  • Good communication skills (both in articulation and listening), as well as relational skills in serving students and working with adults. 
  • Able to construct and apply developmentally appropriate lesson plans and practices in teaching. 
  • 12 ECE unit’s minimum 
  • Minimum 1-year teaching experience.
  • Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences. Energetic. 
  • Team player.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Professional.
  • Flexible. 
  • Able to sit on the floor, squat down to child’s eye level, and lift up to50 lbs. Be capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom.
  •  Maintain a professional self-image and always project the values of the organization.     
  • Canidate must attend and be in good standing at your local church 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Be CPR and First Air certified.
  • Submit to various background checks including the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Child Abuse Central Index (CACI).
  • Required Immunization: MMR, TDAP, and Influenza immunization.
  • Mandated Reporter: Clearance  
  • Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both.
  • Be available for full-time employment 
  • Have dependable transportation.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:  
  • College degree (i.e., AA, BA/S, etc.) 
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish (Not Required) 

Competitive Pay Per Hour Plus Benefits
Hiring Now
Please email your resume to chill@loveandunity.org or call 424-213-7700 Ext. 117