The Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting teachers in the planning of weekly lessons, actively supervising, and the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum, for children enrolled in EFCC Preschool, by partnering with parents and families in guiding preschoolers to honor God by living like Jesus.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain confidentiality of children, families and staff.
• Set up age appropriate activities indoors and outdoors to promote social, physical, cognitive, creative, self-concepts and spiritual growth
• Prepare morning and afternoon snacks.
• Support classroom teachers with implementation of the curriculum.
• Utilize classroom materials and routines as resources to provide an environment that promotes learning and appropriate to the development levels, interests and special talents of the child
• Create a safe and healthy environment and maintain cleanliness (including toys/materials).
• Responsible for constant visual supervision of children at-all-times.
• Provide coverage for breaks and planning time of staff.
• Implement rules and practices that provide and foster discipline in the child
• Maintain an open friendly relationship with staff, volunteers and parents
• Participate in staff meetings and other required trainings, an occasional evening or weekend may be required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Job Skills/Abilities:

1. Communication
   1. Convey information effectively, gracefully and accurately to children and adults
   2. Awareness and understanding of others’ reactions to situations and adjusting actions in relation to them
   3. Giving full and appropriate attention to what others are saying
   4. Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate
   5. Knowledge of early childhood education developmentally appropriate practices
2. Other
   1. Works a schedule and receives time off and other benefits as outlined in the Emmanuel Faith Community Church Employee Handbook, Version Date: 2024.
   2. Computer skills
   3. Is flexible, self-motivated, has a passion for preschool age children and a comprehensive understanding of their needs and development.

Training & Development:

• Is willing to develop professionally as well as personally and spiritually by personal study, attending seminars classes, retreats etc.

Classification

• FT Exempt

Reports To:

• Preschool Director

Direct Reports:

• Partner Teacher

Time Commitment:

• Camps
• Monthly events to help reach and grow students.
• Weekly participation in EFCC staff meetings.
• Participation in the life of the body through worship gatherings, etc.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to EFCC’s Statement of Faith, Mission, & Values.
• Preferred -at least 12 semester units of coursework in child development or early childhood education. Minimally - enroll in 6 semester units of coursework in child development or early childhood education.
• Is flexible, self-motivated, has a passion for preschool age children and a basic understanding of their needs and development.
• Complete EMSA certified First Aid and CPR training and keep current
• Complete Physical with clearance to work in an early childhood classroom, negative TB test, Proof of Immunizations (specifically Pertussis, Measles) and Annual Proof of Influenza vaccine (or statement declining)
• Complete and pass CDSS Mandated Reporter Certification.
• Agree to a background check and fingerprinting according to CA State Law