Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
Position Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and nurturing Teacher Assistant to join our team. The Teacher Assistant will work alongside the Lead Teacher to provide a loving, safe, and Christ-centered environment for young children. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early childhood development and eager to support the spiritual, emotional, and academic growth of children in a Christian setting.
Essential Functions:
- Assist the lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans, helping with activities, and ensuring children are engaged in learning experiences that align with the Christian values and curriculum.
- Foster a positive, welcoming, and safe environment for children to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, and socially while familiarizing yourself with each students personality, strengths and weaknesses.
- Help teach Christian values, Bible stories, and prayers in a way that is age-appropriate and integrates faith-based learning into daily activities.
- Provide constant supervision during classroom activities, outdoor play, mealtime, and transitions to ensure children are safe and following classroom rules.
- Support the lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, providing positive reinforcement, and helping children develop good social skills and respect for others.
- Help with administrative duties such as preparing materials, maintaining classroom organization, and keeping track of attendance or other required records.
- Work closely with the Curriculum Specialist and leadership to ensure consistency in the operation of the preschool classroom set up and curriculum.
- Maintain a positive relationship with parents by providing updates on their child's progress and well-being when necessary.
- Become familiar with opening and closing procedures and the classroom/bathroom cleaning policy as well as the location of all documents required to be posted and available upon inspections (DCF, FLOCS and ELC).
- Willingness to perform any task assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is a plus.
- Must have completed the DCF Introductory Child Care Courses (45 hours+9 total)
- Previous experience in a preschool, daycare, or similar setting is preferred.
- A positive attitude and a love for working with children.
- Live a lifestyle that is conducive to that of a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
- First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to stay engaged, giving your full attention to the needs of the students and directions of the lead teacher.
- Ability to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Ability to arrive on time and consistent with attendance (have all personal items needed for the day with you before you arrive at your assigned area).
- Ability to interact positively with preschool age children and all staff.
- Ability to tolerate noise.
- Ability to follow instructions, with a (patient, nurturing, and kind) Christlike attitude.
- Ability to maintain spiritual accountability by attending church on a weekly basis.
- Basic understanding of early childhood development and Christian education principles.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk, kneel, sit on the floor with children and stand for long periods of time.