Employment Opportunities

We are currently accepting applications for both locations. Apply Today!

Expectations for ALL Staff

● At Citygate Christian Academy it is our mission to be loyal in partnering with families in raising children who will thrive spiritually and academically. Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

● As part of Citygate Christian Academy staff you must be aligned with the mission and values of Citygate Church.

● It is important that each team member shares a genuine love and passion for young children and their families. We don’t take it lightly that God has entrusted us in caring and raising up His children in the world that we are in today and we begin each day praying over our classrooms, for the children and their families.

Lead Teacher

● Passion for infants, toddlers and preschool children and their families
● Accesses each child developmental needs on an ongoing basis
● Implements approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule
● Responsible for the overall supervision of daily class functions
● Maintains a clean well kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence
● Must be able to communicate with parents, families and other staff in a professional respectful manner
● Ability to make critical decisions under pressure
● Able to work as a team
● Early Childhood degree, CDA or equivalent required
● Experience working with children required
● Willingness to complete needed trainings and continuing education classes required
● Timely and reliable
● Must be able to lift 40 lbs or less, safely
● Able to move around comfortably and sit on the floor with children when necessary
● Basic computer skills required
● Must promote professionalism and cleanliness in regards to personal appearance
● Willing to get a background check as required by ODJFS

Assistant Teacher

● Must be willing to assist with responsibilities of the Lead Teacher where needed
● Assist lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and daily classroom schedules and activities
● Assist in keeping a clean well kept classroom and center
● Early Childhood degree or equivalent coursework preferred
● Experience working with children required
● Willingness to complete needed trainings and continuing education classes required
● Timely and reliable
● Must be able to lift 40 lbs or less, safely
● Must be able to acclimate to any age level where help is needed
● Able to move around comfortably and sit on the floor with children when necessary
● Basic computer skills required
● Must promote professionalism and cleanliness in regards to personal appearance
● Willing to get a background check as required by ODJFS

Support Teacher

● Assisting teachers and staff in areas as needed during the day
● Assist with opening and closing procedures of classrooms (depending on shift time)
● Assist with snack/lunch prep as well as rest time needs
● Must be able to acclimate to any age level where help is needed
● Team oriented attitude
● Timely and reliable
● Must promote professionalism and cleanliness in regards to personal appearance
● Willing to get a background check as required by ODJFS