About this role
Please fill out direct teacher application here: MDO Teacher Direct Application
The Mother’s Day Out Teacher provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for children enrolled in the weekday program. This role partners with families by modeling Christ-centered care, fostering early learning, and introducing children to foundational truths about God in age-appropriate ways.
Through consistent excellence, warmth, and professionalism, this position supports River City Community Church’s mission of more people living real life by passionately following Jesus.
Classroom Leadership & Childcare, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-2pm, 12 hours per week
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Supervise children in accordance with established ratios and safety standards.
• Implement curriculum and daily lesson plans provided by the program.
• Introduce simple, age-appropriate biblical truths.
• Lead age-appropriate activities including learning centers, crafts, play, music, and Bible time.
• Model Christian character, kindness, positive behavior management and redirection techniques.
• Ensure toys and materials are properly cleaned and maintained.
• Assist with snack time, restroom needs, and basic childcare routines.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and assistants to maintain a smooth classroom flow.
• Communicate professionally and warmly with parents during drop-off and pick-up.
• Report any concerns regarding behavior, illness, injury, or developmental observations to the MDO Director.
• Participate in required meetings or training sessions.
• Follow all River City Child Safety policies and emergency procedures.
What Winning Looks Like
• Children feel safe, loved, and excited to attend.
• Classrooms are calm, organized, and developmentally engaging.
• Parents feel confident and trust the care provided.
• Curriculum is implemented consistently and effectively.
• Teachers demonstrate professionalism, warmth, and teamwork.
• The classroom reflects excellence and Christ-centered values.
Hourly based on Experience