Preschool Music Teacher

TITLE: PRESCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER

REPORTS TO: PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

SCHEDULE: 2026/27 SCHOOL YEAR; M-F 8:30AM - 1:15PM

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Preschool Music Teacher has the primary responsibility for teaching a class of preschool students, which includes planning lessons, maintaining the classroom environment, and providing overall Christ-centered instruction and care. The Preschool Music Teacher is committed to his/her work as a God-given ministry, with the motivation to please God and bring honor to Him.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a born again Christian dedicated to the purpose, goals, and mission of FCS.
• Are required to be in weekly attendance at a Bible-teaching church of his/her choice. FCS, as a ministry of Friends Church Yorba Linda, expects its employees to refrain from promoting their own church or denomination.
• Are expected to have a knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of FCS and be in agreement with the Statement of Faith adopted by the School Board.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have completed a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units with passing grades, as required by the State of California Title 22.
• Must have one (1) year experience working with children in a preschool or day care setting; teaching music to young children is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of musical instruments.

RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Provide a safe, loving, nurturing, developmentally appropriate and Christ-centered enriched classroom setting that allows students to progress according to their age and ability.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment, which includes sanitizing procedures on toys and equipment as assigned.
• Prepare and submit a comprehensive Christian worldview lesson plan to the Preschool Director on a monthly basis; incorporate Expected Student Outcomes into the lesson plans.
• Teach music to each preschool class on a rotating weekly basis, including music for the Christmas Program.
• Direct the Christmas Program.
• Lead praise/worship music during weekly chapel times.
• Change classroom bulletin boards on a monthly basis as necessary.
• Set up, organize, and clean classroom(s) on a daily basis.
• Prepare students work on a daily basis.
• Maintain current student portfolios.
• Keep parents informed of student progress; email weekly and monthly newsletters to parents on a regular and timely basis assigned by the school.
• Attend and participate in regular Section/Age level meetings.
• Work with Section/Age level coworkers to review and update curriculum and course outlines.
• Attend and participate in scheduled staff devotions, staff meetings, and school system meetings.
• Attend school events and training as assigned.
• Prepare and present at least one Chapel message per school year.
• Clock in and out of work duties on daily basis through ADP.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate professionally and effectively in verbal and written form.
• Make sound decisions, within the position’s delegated scope of authority.
• Maintain confidential information with discretion and good judgment.
• Organize and complete work in a timely and professional manner.
• Multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic classroom or playground environment.
• Use and be proficient with Apple devices and software applications as necessary.
• Develop positive and effective working relationships with administrators, staff, and others.
• Adhere to FCS policies and procedures.

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is in a preschool setting; must be able to sit, walk, stand for extended periods of time, carry, lift (up to 20 pounds), reach, stoop, read, write, type, and climb stairs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must successfully complete a Livescan, Health Screening Report, and provide proof of all mandatory vaccinations, as required by the State of California.
• Must maintain federal, state and local certification requirements as necessary, including 16 hours of EMS Health and Safety training.

Pay: $20.37 - $25.05 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• preschool or daycare: 1 year (Required)
• music teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• 12 Early Childhood Education units successfully completed (Required)

Work Location: In person