Teacher's Aide

Job Overview
Faith Lutheran Preschool is a ministry of Faith Lutheran Church, which seeks to grow

through living God’s Word. Our preschool ministry is an integral part of the mission

outreach of Faith Lutheran Church, sharing Christ with families of our community in

ways that instruct and invite them into greater fellowship with the life of faith as it is

practiced and lived out in our life together. We serve families with children from three to

five years of age by assisting parents and caregivers in nurturing their children in the

faith while empowering them to be the primary educators of their children. Recognizing

that children learn best through exploration, experimentation, and play, we work to

cultivate the spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, creative and physical development

of each child in a warm and loving Christ-centered environment.

Working cooperatively with the Preschool Teacher/Director, the Teacher’s Aide serves

as vital support in the ongoing operation and development of this ministry. This

individual works together as a team with the Teacher/Director and pastor in the spiritual

development of all programs and reports to the Teacher/Director, receiving a written

performance review from them on an annual basis. The Teacher’s Aide is responsible

for supporting the mission and ministry of Faith Lutheran Church and Preschool through

regular interaction with children and families as we strive together toward excellence in

sharing the Christian faith and in academic preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision, guidance, and management of the preschool ministry at the direction of the Teacher/Director by interacting with, initiating, and encouraging children in daily activities

• Assist in preparing the learning environment each day, setting up centers and preparing materials and supplies, sanitizing tables and toys, and helping with general housekeeping tasks, including restroom and sink areas

• Stand in as substitute for the Teacher/Director, conducting lessons and programs in his/her absence as needed

• Provide a model for the Christian life through regular church participation; if not a member of Faith Lutheran Church, this may be fulfilled through participation with their home church, however, involvement in other activities of the congregation as one is able is desired

• Maintain positive relationships with children, parents, staff, and congregational members with respect, love, and dignity

• Assist with field trips and other activities of the preschool ministry, that are outside the normal classroom hours such as evening programs, Lutheran Schools Week, graduation, etc.

• Be familiar with the theology of Faith Lutheran Church (educational opportunities will be provided), encouraging worship at Faith Lutheran Church among our families and acting in accordance with Lutheran doctrine and the moral teachings of the church at all times

• Assist with student evaluations, record-keeping, or other administrative tasks as time allows as requested by the Teacher/Director

• Attend regular staff devotions and/or Bible studies as requested

• Arrive on time for all shifts, notifying the Teacher/Director as much in advance as possible when unable to work

• Be able to lift over forty pounds

• Perform any other preschool duties when requested by the Teacher/Director

Experience

• Appreciation for Christian-based early education programs

• Support for LCMS Word and Sacrament ministry; while ideally candidates would

be an active and engaged member of the congregation of Faith Evangelical

Lutheran Church or another LCMS church, they should be a committed member

of another Christian congregation

• Minimum of 18 years of age and a high school graduate

• Referenceable experience working with young children in a professional capacity

• Willing submission to all child protection policies established by Faith Lutheran

Church and the state of Indiana, including, but not limited to a criminal

background check and First Aid/CPR certification

• Warm and friendly personality that is sensitive to the needs of young children

• Willingness to fulfill all responsibilities together with other staff members in

accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Teacher/Director

and Board of Education of Faith Lutheran Church

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16,000.00 - $20,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• DeMotte, IN 46310 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• DeMotte, IN 46310: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16,000 - $20,000