Peace Lutheran Preschool

04/14/2023

Our Easter Egg Hunt has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 15th, at 10:00am

04/01/2023

We're sorry for the short notice, but due to weather and other circumstances beyond our control, we have been forced to cancel today's Easter egg hunt at the church.

04/05/2022

We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to provide a nurturing and safe environment for children ages 3-6 years old. The preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children, be able to maintain a positive atmosphere, have knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention.
We are looking for a teacher that adheres to our purpose and aim. First, to provide a Christian curriculum and atmosphere that leads the child to a closer relationship with Jesus, our Savior. Secondly, to provide the child with a nurturing and creative environment which meets the child where he/she is and promotes readiness for future education.
Responsibilities
• Plan lessons following the provided curriculum
• Use a variety of teaching methods (stories, music, drawing, indoor and outdoor activities, etc.) to encourage development of each child's abilities
• Observe children during their interactions to help them improve their social skills and help resolve occasional conflicts
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional conflicts
• Guide children to develop to their full potential through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, alphabet, colors, do crafts etc.)
• Comfort children who are distressed
• Administers first aid when necessary
• Communicate with parents regularly
• Collaborate with other educators, and clearly communicate with classroom aids
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
• Ensures that children are safe and well behaved.
• Appropriately disciplines children when necessary
• Plan and prepare the monthly preschool calendar to send home with children
• Plan and prepare the classroom and materials needed at the beginning of the preschool year, and during the school year
Skills
• Background experience in early childhood education/care
• Possesses knowledge of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Calm, patient, compassionate, flexible, creative
• Exhibits traits of a responsible and attentive person, with strong listening skills
• Must be dependable
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Able to think and act quickly in a crisis
• Possesses physical and mental stamina required to teach 20 young children
Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license (and reliable transportation)
WILLINGNESS TO OBTAIN THE FOLLOWING UPON HIRE - (Preference given to candidates who already possess the certificates listed below)
• CPR (adult & child), First Aid & Blood Borne Pathogens
• Cleared background check
• Current TB test
• MMR Immunization record
• Childcare basics 30 STARS hours
• AA degree in Early Childhood Education or higher degree
COVID-19
We follow the COVID-19 guidelines required by the state of Washington.

Respond with resume.

03/27/2021

We're accepting registrations on April 1st. Drop by the church office on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday, 8:30-11:30am.

07/18/2020

Hi Everyone!

It was great to see everyone who made it to our Preschool End of Year Gathering. I still have several families that I have stuff to get to. Please be patient.

I hope everyone is well, and able to find activities to fill time.

Here is a fun activity that I ran across and wanted to share with you, and it is free for kids!

Sign your children up for 2 free games of bowling all summer long.

07/07/2020

Hi Everyone! We are still on for the end of year celebration. We will be inside. Tables are spaced apart. One table for each family. We will have designated servers and opem the windows to circulate fresh air. Please bring masks for when you're not eating. Hope to see you all soon!

05/28/2020

Last chapel of the school year --
Farewell, and God bless you!

05/21/2020

Ascension Day