Company: BJU, Inc.

Summary: Work as an assistant to the full time staff member in the classroom.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in implementation of daily curriculum that provides social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual experiences for the children in the classroom
• Follow proper safety guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures and techniques

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in childcare or education preferred
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices of young children
• Ability to provide guidance for young children
• Ability to work with children and move quickly, assist and supervise young children, lift children, equipment and supplies, and hear and see at a distance
• Exhibit patience, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm and stamina
• Able to constantly lift/carry up to 50 lbs. 
• Able to constantly push/pull up to 25 lbs.
• Able to stand and walk constantly 

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• 15 clock hours of training annually pertaining to growth and development, curriculum, health and safety and professional development
• Bloodborne Pathogens and Right to Know training as required by federal law
• Successful completion of background checks, physical and PPD (TB skin test)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 18 years of age
• Consistently model Christlike attitude and demeanor with staff, children and parents