Summary Job Title: Assistant Teacher Reports to: Child Care Director Position Status: Hourly Full Time Position Position Summary: This position is responsible for the care, faith formation and education of children in our childcare program between the ages of 6 weeks to 10 years. We provide a Christian setting for young children and their families to grow, to learn, and to develop physically, spiritually, intellectually, and socially. Job Qualifications: Education and Experience High School Diploma Lead Teacher Qualified according to WI DCF 251 (multiple pathways accepted) Experience in classroom management and curriculum implementation Understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practice Additional Requirements Infant & Child CPR, AED and First Aid Certification or willing to obtain Shaken Baby & SIDS training or willing to obtain Continuing Education: Minimum of 25 hours per year required. Able to pass a criminal background check Job Skills Strong people skills Team oriented Positive conflict resolution Effective communicator Employment history of reliability Evaluation 90 Day review Performance Evaluation conducted annually Duties Program, Work Environment and Personnel Incorporate elements of our mission "Gather in Grace, Grow in Faith, and Go Equipped to Serve". Create, complete, and implement daily and weekly curriculum, under the support and guidance of administration. Create and distribute monthly classroom newsletter to communicate with families. Provide a warm, safe, and nurturing environment. Manage classroom behavior by using a positive approach while clearly communicating classroom rules and expectations and using positive redirection and affirmation. Complete individual child assessments/evaluations and conduct parent/teacher conferences twice a year: Fall/Spring.
Maintain open, honest communication with parents and co-workers. Arrive to work on time and notify Director immediately of any work absences. Assist in keeping the facility attractive, clean, sanitary, and orderly throughout the day. Maintain a well sanitized and organized classroom. Be a team player and conduct oneself professionally. Attend monthly staff meetings and bi-annual in-services. Maintain confidentiality for all aspects of FLCC including and not limited to, employees, families, church, etc. Follow personnel policies. (Handbook) Maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment. Assist in incorporating the faith component into the daily lives of the students. Provide encouragement in a loving, caring, Christian manner to all students and families. Follow and implement center wide health policies. Open/close classrooms properly according to expectations. Remain open to additional job duties as assigned by Director and Program Coordinator in certain instances. Budget and Finance Assist in maintaining the classroom budget Provide recommendations on quality improvements/program materials to Director Requirements Infant & Child CPR, AED and First Aid Certification or willing to obtain Shaken Baby & SIDS training or willing to obtain Continuing Education: Minimum of 25 hours per year required. Able to pass a criminal background check Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
