Preschool Substitute Teacher at Northwest Bible Church in Dallas, TX

Long-term substitute teacher for the remainer of the 2026 year. School meets on Tuesday and Thursdays from 8:30am - 2:30pm during the school year.

• Maintain a positive, nurturing and loving environment that is supportive of children's growth and development.
• Provide and ensure instructional activities are developmentally appropriate and reflect the individual interests of assigned children in classroom.
• Implement weekly lesson plans that address social, emotional, physical, and cognitive areas while incorporating Biblical concepts and Biblical activities in lessons throughout the day. (Lead teacher is expected to create and submit lesson plans in Brightwheel a week prior to the planned lesson day.)
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Brightwheel of all required activities and interactions.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and sanitary environment for all children (children ages 12 months to 5 years).
• Assist with diaper changing or toileting as needed for all age groups.
• Appropriately manage behavior and safety of children by utilizing positive discipline and redirection.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the classroom including but not limited to restocking needed supplies, cleaning and sanitizing toys, tables, chairs and other surfaces.
• Regularly communicate in Brightwheel with parents and guardians regarding their children.
• Demonstrate professional work habits, including working assigned hours and maintaining confidentiality of child and family information.

As a religious organization, all employees must agree to conduct themselves in a way that does not undermine or contradict the contents of the church's Doctrinal Statement and Statement on Marriage and human sexuality based upon its sincerely held religious beliefs, to qualify for employment with Northwest Bible Church. This is necessary to accomplish the Church’s religious mission, goals, and purpose.

• Exhibit a growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and as Lord.
• Have a joyful passion for children and genuine interest in caring for them.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a teaching partner and team.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Able to lift 40 pounds without assistance.
• Teachers must be physically able to perform all duties related to the care and teaching of young children with reasonable accommodations, including repeated bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and lifting/carrying children up to 40 lbs.
• Preferred: experience working with children.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.