Requirements

• We are a faith-based preschool sharing the love of Jesus Christ with our children, their families, and staff.
• We are looking for staff who have experience in a preschool/childcare setting or who are moving from teaching older children to a more flexible environment.
• Early Childhood Teaching Certification or a teaching degree is a plus.
• If you do not have experience but love children and are willing to learn new skills, we welcome your application.

Responsibilities

• Substitutes will work with 8-12 children under the direction and supervision of the Lead Teacher.
• We serve children ages 8 weeks through 5 years old and are currently in need of staff to teach in Infants, One-Year-Olds, and Two-Year-Olds
• This is a flexible position based upon the needs of the program.

Job Description

Little Lambs at Bay Leaf has had the opportunity to serve our community for over twenty years and is currently seeking Substitute Teachers for all ages. We operate from late August through May and offer three weeks of summer camps during the summer. Our staff hours are 9 am to 2 pm Monday – Friday. Substitutes are coordinated by the Office Coordinator who messages substitutes at the earliest knowledge of someone being out. There are also opportunities to fill in for staff on maternity leave. We focus on providing daily growth in the following areas: Bible, academics, social/emotional, language, cognitive, and physical in a developmentally appropriate environment that is safe, fun, positive, nurturing, and loving. We strive to provide a great working environment where teachers are appreciated and cared for as they care for the children.

Interviews are currently being conducted and will continue through late August or until all positions are filled.

Our pay rates are competitive.

To learn more about Little Lambs, see our website at https://www.bayleaf.org/little-lambs.

1. Read Bay Leaf's Declaration of Faith (see attached) and sign the acknowledgment (found on the interest form linked below) stating you understand that Little Lambs at Bay Leaf is a ministry of Bay Leaf Baptist Church and shares biblical doctrines and values expressed in the Declaration of Faith document.
2. Let us know you're interested—Click here to let us know you're interested in applying. We'll ask for the following information (first name, middle initial, and last name; telephone number; email address; and days of week available for work). Additionally, we'll ask you to email a copy of your resume to littlelambsjobs@bayleaf.org. After reviewing this information, we will contact you if we decide to move forward in the process.
3. Complete application–The application must be completed in its entirety to be considered.
4. Attend an interview.

5. Complete background and reference checks. In addition, you will be asked to read and affirm the Little Lambs Teacher and Staff Manual along with the Little Lambs Family Manual.
6. Accept the offer–If we feel you are the right fit, we will contact you via email and let you know our decision. We must receive your confirmation of acceptance to the offer by simply responding to the employment offer email.
7. Complete payroll paperwork–All of the following documents will need completed and submitted: information page, W-4, NC-4, I-9, direct deposit, a copy of your driver's license, and a copy of your social security card.
8. Attend CPR and First Aid Training provided by Little Lambs.