Description

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting Lead Teachers with the care and education of children who are enrolled at the Child Learning Center. This position will assist children in multiple learning environments. The Assistant Teacher reports to the Child Learning Center Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must always supervise children
Develop children’s emotional, spiritual, physical and social wellbeing
Must meet the needs of each child in a timely manner
Relate to the children with courtesy, respect, acceptance and patience
Teach children social skills by modeling and nurturing good judgment and self-control
Assist in teaching age-appropriate academic curriculum and encourage learning through play
Provide personal space for each child
Maintain engaging, inviting and organized classroom appearance
Keep counters, closets, cupboards, drawers and room clean and orderly
Assist in planning, posting, and following classroom monthly activities
Assist with constructing and following a daily schedule
Relate to parents in a professional manner, understand and meet their needs and requests

Requirements

EDUCATION:

High School graduate or equivalent
Child Development ECE preferred
Participate in at least 24 hours of training annually in understanding children and job performance
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification

EXPERIENCE:

One year classroom experience preferred

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be 18 years or older
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Able to pull, push, stand, sit, stoop, bend, reach, move, carry children and equipment
Requires normal range of hearing and vision
Maintain a good attendance record

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS:

Able to give and receive information, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans
Understand vague and implicit instructions
Be detailed, organized and communicative
Task and goal oriented
Able to multi-task
Able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and react favorably in all work situations
Be creative and imaginative
Able to manage time efficiently

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical nursery and classroom environment
Daily transition from indoor to outside in varying weather conditions year-round

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard nursery, school and office equipment, e.g. infant swing, bottle warmer, laminator, labeler, computer, print/copy/fax/scanner, calculator, telephone, video gaming system, etc.

OTHER:

Born again believer and must adhere to this organization's doctrines as upheld by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland and their appointed representatives.
Must work well with others, as a team and according to Romans 16:17, must not cause dissension, difficulties and divisions
Must maintain a good attendance record
Because of the wide range of personal contact with ministry leaders within and outside the organization, this position requires considerable diplomacy, maturity, and excellent communication skills
Ability to work with people of all cultures

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