What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/Toddler Teacher Long Term Substitute position at Community Presbyterian Church?
Job Description
Job Description
PRESCHOOL TEACHER-AIDE-Infant / Toddler
Purpose : To teach and to show the love of Christ to the children who attend CPC Preschool and to develop supportive relationships with their families. Do you have a passion for supporting children in their growth and development? Would you like to work in an environment that is supportive and fun?
Requirements :
1. Strong evidence of faith and devotion to Jesus Christ and His Church
2. Respect for the authority of scripture as the primary source of doctrine and practice in the church
3. Ability to provide educational and spiritual leadership, supporting the preschool philosophy in all practices and curriculum planning
4. Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills
5. Ability to set and achieve goals and work by priorities
6. Ability to establish working relationships with staff, children, parents, and church members
7. Commitment to on-going training and education, participating fully in preschool sponsored training
8. Education : Enrolled or willing to enroll in a course of study working toward the required 12 core units for teachers in licensed facilities. Including the Care for Infants and Toddlers. The employee understands that he / she is financially responsible for these units.
9. Active membership at CPC or in a Christian Church, which proclaims a doctrine in agreement with the doctrine of Community Presbyterian Church
10. Fingerprint clearance
11. Current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification
12. Proof of good health and negative TB test
13. Adequate vision, hearing, and mobility to safely supervise children
14. Ability to lift 50 pounds
15. Valid California driver’s license
Responsibilities :
1. Health and Safety : Ensure that a safe and healthy environment is maintained for children including compliance with Title 22 licensing regulations, fire codes, and other applicable laws. Closely supervise the children at all times.
2. Preschool Statements : Work conscientiously to implement the school’s philosophy, vision, values and goals.
3. Curriculum Implementation : Support the teachers in implementing the curriculum, giving suggestions as requested by the teachers.
4. School and Personal Spiritual Development : Pray for the needs and spiritual growth of the children and their families. Make provision for one’s own spiritual life through public worship, Bible study and prayer. Actively participate in staff devotions each school day morning.
5. Professional Development : Keep abreast of current knowledge in early childhood education through, personal reading, in-service training, workshops conferences and / or college courses. (This includes but is not limited to CPR / First Aid Training and in-service training provided by the school.)
6. Relationship Development : Develop mutual, trusting relationships with parents of the children enrolled in your class through frequent communication, showing interest and respect for the parents and their children and practicing confidentiality verbally and in writing.
- Develop mutual, trusting relationships with teachers, office staff and the Director through frequent communication, showing interest and respect and practicing confidentiality verbally and in writing, promoting team building efforts at the school.
7. Attendance : Attend all staff devotions and meetings, in-service training, and special events such as, but not limited to CPC teacher commissioning (this occurs on a Sunday morning at the beginning of the school year) parent orientation, school programs, open house, and end of the year celebrations.
8. Public and church relations : Act as an advocate of the school with students, parents, teachers, staff, CPC congregation, as well as the community.
Relationships : The Teacher Aide, depending upon his / her assignment works with the children and staff directly, or works with the office staff directly or supports the staff in miscellaneous duties. Each Aide will given a written description of his / her duties. The Teacher Aide shall communicate with other school staff members whenever necessary or helpful especially when there could be a misunderstanding, using problem solving skills.
Accountability : The Preschool Teacher Aide is accountable to the Preschool Director who will establish overall priorities and objectives with the Teacher Aide and the teachers that he / she will be working with closely. A performance review will be conducted annually with the Preschool Director.
Terms : This position is part time or full time (days and hours vary with assignment).
Company Description
We are a faith base school, a ministry of Community Presbyterian Church. We have been a school supporting the community for 60 years. Great staff, children, and families. Good work environment.
Company Description
We are a faith base school, a ministry of Community Presbyterian Church. We have been a school supporting the community for 60 years. Great staff, children, and families. Good work environment.