EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT TEACHER

We are currently looking for an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to work in our Young Toddler room (12-24 months). *The ideal candidate will be available to be scheduled five days a week (Monday through Friday) in the afternoon (between the hours of 11:30am to 5:30pm).

As an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher, you will be responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher to implement age-appropriate lesson plans and employing positive-redirection techniques. You will be a vital part of our team delivering a solid foundation for the future success of the children in our care, and play an integral part in their social, emotional and academic development.

We value and appreciate the gifts and talents that our employees bring to their position. Our team enjoy a Monday to Friday work schedule with no evenings or weekends.

Other benefits include:

• 8 paid Holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid bereavement and Jury days
• Free professional development training provided that goes toward state requirement hours
• Church-paid disability and life insurance
• 5% of your salary to your 403b retirement account contributed by the Church* (*this is NOT a match, but a straight contribution to your retirement fund)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Teacher will assist the Lead Teacher to implement lesson plans, including (pre-written) Jesus Time lessons and assist in classroom activities and maintaining classroom routines and schedules. Other duties include:

• Provide care, nurture, and assess children in developmentally appropriate positive interactions
• Help with the supervision and management of daily class functions of a group of children to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of the children
• Work with classroom staff
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment
• Communicate and build connections with families, staff, and the administrative team
• Interact professionally with families, staff, and the administrative team
• Maintain staff to student ratios at all times in your classroom or other classrooms if needed
• Complete minimum 16 clock training hours per year (all can be completed online and on demand)
• Attend staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions as needed (4 to 6 a year)

Pay is based on candidate's years of experience working in a licensed daycare and/or education in child development/early childhood.

HOW TO APPLY

• Apply via Indeed
• Visit Our Shepherd Lutheran Church and complete an application in person
• Mail your resume and cover letter to Our Shepherd Lutheran Child Care Office Manager at 2225 E 14 Mile Rd, Birmingham MI 48009

ABOUT US

Our Shepherd Lutheran Child Care is a state-certified licensed daycare provider in the state of Michigan, our infant and toddler program is open from 7:30 am to 5:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. Our infant and toddler classrooms are licensed for up to 12 students and enjoy a 1:4 teacher/student ratio at all times.

We focus on the relationship between family, church, and school and providing a loving Christian atmosphere. In addition to providing a firm foundation for future formal education, we teach children about God, themselves, and what it means to live a life of faith. We are interested in the development of the whole child and establishing a firm foundation for additional formal education.

Our Shepherd's mission is to nurture children in the Christian faith so that they may know Jesus as their Savior, serve Jesus as the Lord of all creation, and share Jesus’ Word and deeds with all those lives they touch.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• I understand that a requirement of employment at Our Shepherd Lutheran Preschool and Child Care is to pass a background check and TB test.
• How many years of service do you have working in a licensed child care?
• Have you been convicted of a misdeameanor or have criminal charges pending against you? If YES, please provide brief explanation.

*note: Licensing does not allow us to employ anyone who has a felony conviction

• Our Center cares for infants up to 3 years of age. Please note if you have an age preference.
• Are you available to be scheduled five days a week between the hours of 11:30am and 5:30pm? If no, what is your availability to be scheduled?

Work Location: One location