What are the responsibilities and job description for the LCKids Childcare Assistant Teacher (Birth - 5 yrs) position at First Assembly of God Life Center?
TITLE: LCKids Childcare Assist. Teacher (Birth – 5 yrs)
CAMPUS: Central
STAFF LEVEL: Level 1
STATUS: Part Time
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
Summary/Objective
The purpose of this position is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children, infant to 5 years of age, can learn, grow, love, and follow Jesus Christ. To maintain positive communication and Christ centered leadership with parents and children. Attend to children's basic needs, organize activities that stimulate children's spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. Help children explore individual interests, develop talents and independence, build self-esteem, and learn how to get along with others.
Supervisory Responsibility
This role does not have a supervisory component.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing/serving snacks and refreshments for children.
- Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment.
- Inspect for damaged or lost materials. Inform Director of such items.
- Attend monthly team meetings.
- Support lead teacher in bible lesson activities.
- Adhere to and execute opening and closing classroom set up and clean up responsibilities.
- Engage in children’s play activities.
- Calming and soothing an upset child
- Feed and care for infants in the nursery rooms. Prepare for naps accordingly.
- Other reasonable duties as requested and assigned.
Staff Attributes Culture
- Passionate personal relationship with Jesus
- Biblical ethics & integrity
- Role competent
- Stewardship
- Teamwork minded
- Adapti-positive
- Mission focused
- Self-developer
- Helpful
Character/Role Competencies
- Maintains a healthy work/life balance.
- Customer-service oriented.
- Basic level technology skills to use HRIS/timeclock, staff intranet, etc.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to take initiate when needed.
- Demonstrates leadership ability and interpersonal skills.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive material.
- Compliant with Life Center’s Policies and Practices, including but not limited to Employee Handbook and Safety Manual.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
- Prior childcare experience
- First Aid and CPR Certification
Physical Demands
- Standing or moving for prolonged periods.
- Must regularly lift or move up to 30 pounds.
- Must be able to lift babies and toddlers properly.
- This role participates in random drug screening as stated in the Life Center Employee Handbook.
Work Environment and Travel
- This job operates in a professional office and ministry environment.
- This role routinely interacts with staff, volunteers, and guests.
- The primary campus location for this role: Central
- Travel is not anticipated for this role.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Hours and Schedule
Part Time: Less than 20 hours per week.
- Variable shifts. Flexible Days/Evenings. Can include Wednesday and Thursday mornings and evenings, Sunday mornings, and other opportunities depending on scheduled events.
Benefits
Part Time: Paid Sick Leave consistent with the Life Center Employee Handbook of Policies Practices and Procedures, and in accordance with the law.
Reports To
LCKids Director
