Assistant Teacher for Childcare Program

JOB PURPOSE: To provide a warm, nurturing, safe, and loving environment in which children can grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Models Behavior:

• Relates joyfully and sensitively to children
• Prays with and for others
• Acknowledges and respects others’ feelings
• Works cooperatively with others
• Encourages good behavior and corrects inappropriate behavior
• Builds and strengthens positive relationships with others

Provides Instruction:

• Assists with implementation of curriculum in accordance with mission, purpose, and philosophy of ECM, assisting lead teacher, under supervision of director
• Works cooperatively with his or her co-teacher
• Work together with lead teacher to keep current assessment on children in classroom
• Communicates with families regarding children’s daily progress
• Follows lead teacher’s substitute plans when lead is absent
• Is aware of and complies with policies adopted by board and Staff Handbook
• Attends staff meetings and functions of the Early Childhood Ministry
• Participates in professional growth activities
• Uses good judgment to handle crisis situations and use supervision constructively

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, Center Hours are 6:30 am – 5:30 pm, scheduled hours will vary

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Be certified in First Aid and CPR or willing to obtain
• Must meet state education criteria to work as a lead teacher in Wisconsin (per DCF 251: Group Child Care Centers)
• Must have experience working with young children in an educational setting

Other Preferred Qualities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• State Licensed Teacher Certification
• Registry Level of 6 or Higher