POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist Lead Teacher in planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a safe, healthy learning environment.

STATUS:

Full-Time 10 Month Employee (defined in employee handbook)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interact with Children-use appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline; model appropriate behavior; treat all children with dignity and respect
• Supervision-continuously monitor the children at all times to ensure safety, especially during outside play
• Curriculum-Assist Lead Teacher with preparation and implementation of developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support the Credo and Mission of Trinity School for Children
• Communication-Maintain open communication with teachers and administrators and maintain confidentiality
• Classroom Maintenance-Help to maintain a clean and organized learning environment; sanitize all surfaces, equipment/etc.
• Collaboration-Interacts and maintains effective relationships with children, parents, teachers, and administrators; flexible with the ability to work in a demanding work environment; cooperates successfully with others
• Physical-able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit on the floor, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Understands and supports the values of the Trinity educational philosophy
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• HS diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children between ages 5-11; preferred
• Must complete a satisfactory criminal background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven ability to remain patient, compassionate, and respectful
• Maintain a warm and friendly personality