Preschool/Childcare Teachers

Bethel Child Care Center

Job Description: Lead Teacher

General Description of Work:

Responsible for the supervision and implementation of all classroom activities according to the MN Rule 3 standards and regulations for the specific age group of children at BCCC.

Classroom Facilitation:

• Provide direct care in one of the classrooms
• Plan individualized developmental curriculum for the age in the classroom
• Provide all necessary care for each child's needs: eating, sleeping, diapering, nurturing and behavior guidance.
• Record observations of each child to aid in the development of individualized curriculum plans.
• Document behavior concerns and report to the director.
• Share developmental progress with parents as appropriate and 2 times per year for conferences.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and sanitary classroom at all times.
• Provide classroom-specific training for assistant teachers and aides. Provide supervision of student teachers and volunteers assigned to the classroom.
• Participate in all training deemed necessary by the BCCC director and as required by the State of MN for certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be lead teacher qualified according to the MN Rule 3 requirements
• Must demonstrate competence and share knowledge of child care and development through planning and interacting with children.
• Willingness and desire to enhance knowledge and abilities in early childhood education.
• Agreement with BCCC program and willingness to model the program in word and action including a willingness to participate in the evaluation component.
• Ability to multi-task
• Self-starter
• Prompt and thorough in job performance.
• Creative and logical problem solving
• Use a variety of resources for planning and developing curriculum.
• Demonstrate ability to be a team player.
• Reliable and Trustworthy

Personal Attributes and Values

• Adhere to BCCC's Employee Code of Ethics
• Desire to serve God in ministry to children, parents and families
• A pleasant, gentle, grace-filled manner toward others
• Possess and demonstrate excellent integrity and character
• Composed and professional
• Strong team player and self-starter
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks as assigned
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. unassisted

Other Duties as Assigned

• Daily shared duties of cleaning and organization of materials in the center.

It is impossible to predict the many requests and assignments that can and will be made on an employee. Flexibility and a cooperative spirit are crucial characteristics of the person who holds this important position and for the successful operation of BCCC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19