Weekday Preschool Hiring Event – July 2025

by | Jun 12, 2025 | Weekday Preschool

Weekday Preschool Hiring Event – July 2025

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Job Summary

When:
  • Wednesday, July 16th, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • Thursday, July 17th, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Come prepared for an interview.
 
Where:
6100 N 19th Street
Ozark, MO 65721
 
Positions available:
  • Full-time, Part-time, and substitute positions are available at our Ozark and Springfield Campuses.
  • Shifts are available from 6:15 am to 5:45 pm, Monday – Friday.
 
Benefits:
  • Free child enrollment in childcare for ages over 24 months (if space is available).
  • Full-time positions are eligible for benefits, which can include medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
  • Certain Part-time positions are eligible for benefits, which include employee-paid telehealth, dental, vision, and retirement.

 

Available Shifts:

  • South Campus – 19 Hires Needed
    • 6:45–8:45 AM (1 position)
    • 2:45–5:45 PM (7 positions)
    • 6:45 AM–3:15 PM (4 positions on various days)
    • 8:45 AM–3:00 PM (1 position, T/TH)
    • 2:45–5:45 PM (1 position, Fridays)
    • 3:00–6:00 PM (1 position)
    • 9:30 AM–2:30 PM (1 position)
    • Subs needed for M/W/F and T/TH (2 positions)

 

  •   West Campus – 6 Hires Needed
    • 8:00 AM–5:45 PM (2 positions, M/W/F and T/TH)
    • 2:45–3:15 PM (4 positions)

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

 
  • Function as a room leader or assistant leader.
  • Make sure the room is clean, stocked, and in order
  • Oversee classroom (keep class on schedule, make sure diapers are changed, kids go to bathroom, etc.).
  • Implement the James River Weekday Preschool Curriculum in your classroom.
  • Verify parent and child claim tags match when children are picked up.
  • Assist parents that enter the building to drop off or pick up a child.
  • Facilitate group activities.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with children and parents.
  • Take attendance of children.
  • Follow the NPR guidelines regarding the student-to-teacher ratio with your class at all times.
  • Follow State guidelines for sanitation requirements in rooms.

Job Requirements

 
  • Complete requested background screening prior to start date.
  • Register with Family Care Registry prior to start date.
  • Provide physical exam results and TB test results prior to the start date.
  • Attend James River Church Grow Track Classes prior to the start date.
  • Read License Exempt Rule Book and sign the required statement.
  • Read the James River Weekday Preschool Teacher Handbook and sign the required statement.
  • All are required to participate in the following activities:
  • James River Weekday Preschool Planning Meetings (paid time)
  • Attend Scheduled meetings and Training days (paid time)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 
  • Complete requested background screening prior to start date.
  • Register with Family Care Registry prior to the start date.
  • Provide physical exam results and TB test results prior to the start date.
  • Read License Exempt Rule Book and sign a required statement.
  • Complete state-required training.
  • Read the James River Weekday Preschool Teacher Handbook and sign a required statement.
  • Abide by no cell phone usage while on duty.
  • Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and reach.
  • Ability to walk independently up and down a normal flight of 13-15 stairs.
  • It is a state requirement that certain positions be over the age of 18.

Code of Conduct & Character

 
James River Church is Pastor-led and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are expected and considered to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian gospel message and upholding the doctrine of the Church (the employer), as stated on our website and in our Bylaws. As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff therefore agree to the following:

  1. Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:
    • Daily devotional time with Lord.
    • Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.
  2. Develop a strong marriage and family life. This includes:
    • Communicating and sharing with your spouse.
    • Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.
  3. Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.
  4. Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor.
  5. Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.
  6. Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.
  7. Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.

Heart Behind All We Do

 

JOY
Smile at EVERYONE you encounter!
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Phil 4:4 (NIV)
“In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Ps 16:11 (ESV)

ENTHUSIASM
Be enthusiastic about your role, about the church, & about what God is doing in your life and in the church.
“Zeal for your house has consumed me…” Ps 69:9 (ESV)
“I was overjoyed when they said, ‘Let’s go up to the house of the Lord.’” Ps 122:1 (TPT)

ENCOURAGEMENT
Be encouraging with your countenance, with your words, and with your actions to the team and to everyone you connect with as you serve!
“So encourage each other and build each other up…” 1 Thess 5:11 (NLT)
“…Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.” 1 Thess 5:15 (MSG)

LOVE AND CARE
Show compassion & represent the love of Jesus!
“Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God.” 1 John 4:7 (NLT)
“Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” Jn 13:34 (NLT)

SERVANT MINDED
How can we help you with what you need? If needed, connect the individual to someone who can help.
“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Pt 4:10 (NLT)
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mt 20:28 (NLT)
“…Through love serve and seek the best for one another.” Ga 5:13 (AMP)

Commitment to Ministry

 

By submitting my application for this position, I confirm I have read and accept the above Job Description/Code of Conduct and believe God has called me to serve in this capacity.

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Have Questions? Contact Human Resources at humanresources@jamesriver.church