2024-2025 Pre-K Teacher Cohort
Just because they’re little, we can sometimes overlook the how three, four, and five year olds’ worldviews are already being shaped and formed at such a young age. In fact, these are some of the most important years for laying a foundation for these little ones. But, teachers of these young ages need to be equipped with the tools to reflect on and articulate the what it looks like to pour into these youngest students through the lens of a rich biblical theology. This cohort will be specifically targeted toward teachers who work with Pre-K students, but other elementary teachers or administrators are welcome to participate.
In the same way that Jesus established a community (a Body made up of diverse members with different giftings) to be instruments of furthering His kingdom, our hope is to establish a community of Pre-K teachers who can grow and learn from each other and celebrate the unique opportunities of their discipline. So they, too, can be instruments and agents of spiritual transformation by bringing their unique perspectives and abilities to further the mission of their schools.
What you can Expect
Cohorts will meet once a month online, but the cohorts will be designed to provide on-going conversation throughout the month via email. Cohort members will also have access to recorded sessions and will receive regular RenewEd emails, targeted toward the tasks and opportunities of today's Pre-K teachers.
Facilitation will be structured around objectives and goals, but will be informed by on-going expressed needs and thoughts. However, we'll always dedicate a significant portion of our time together to open questions and conversation, to share resources, and to generate ideas of how we can collectively further spiritual vibrancy within our school communities. As a part of their registration, all cohort members will receive a digital copy of Noah's book, Jesus Above School to provide some of the framework that will guide our monthly conversation. RenewEd has also recruited experienced Pre-K teachers who have demonstrated a lengthy history of considering the implications of the Christian worldview and a uniquely gospel-driven perspective on teaching some of our youngest children. These teachers will be assisting in the facilitation of the Pre-K teacher cohort.
Cohorts will begin meeting in June and will continue throughout the academic year. The cost to join a cohort is $85 for the year, but you can wait to pay the registration fee until you have determined if a cohort meeting time works for your schedule.