What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler Assistant Teacher position at First Lutheran Childcare Center?
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Job Title : Assistant Teacher
Reports to : Child Care Director
Position Status : Hourly Full Time Position
Position Summary : This position is responsible for the care, faith formation and education of children in
our childcare program between the ages of 6 weeks to 10 years.
We provide a Christian setting for young children and their families to grow, to learn, and to develop physically, spiritually, intellectually, and socially.
Job Qualifications :
Education and Experience
High School Diploma
Lead Teacher Qualified according to WI DCF 251 (multiple pathways accepted)
Experience in classroom management and curriculum implementation
Understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practice
Additional Requirements
Infant Child CPR, AED and First Aid Certification or willing to obtain
Shaken Baby SIDS training or willing to obtain
Continuing Education : Minimum of 25 hours per year required.
Able to pass a criminal background check
Job Skills
Strong people skills
Team oriented
Positive conflict resolution
Effective communicator
Employment history of reliability
Evaluation
90 Day review
Performance Evaluation conducted annually
Duties
Program, Work Environment and Personnel
Incorporate elements of our mission "Gather in Grace, Grow in Faith, and Go Equipped to Serve".
Create, complete, and implement daily and weekly curriculum, under the support and guidance of administration.
Create and distribute monthly classroom newsletter to communicate with families.
Provide a warm, safe, and nurturing environment.
Manage classroom behavior by using a positive approach while clearly communicating classroom rules and expectations and using positive redirection and affirmation.
Complete individual child assessments / evaluations and conduct parent / teacher conferences twice a year :
Fall / Spring.
Maintain open, honest communication with parents and co-workers.
Arrive to work on time and notify Director immediately of any work absences.
Assist in keeping the facility attractive, clean, sanitary, and orderly throughout the day.
Maintain a well sanitized and organized classroom.
Be a team player and conduct oneself professionally.
Attend monthly staff meetings and bi-annual in-services.
Maintain confidentiality for all aspects of FLCC including and not limited to, employees, families, church, etc.
Follow personnel policies. (Handbook)
Maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment.
Assist in incorporating the faith component into the daily lives of the students.
Provide encouragement in a loving, caring, Christian manner to all students and families.
Follow and implement center wide health policies.
Open / close classrooms properly according to expectations.
Remain open to additional job duties as assigned by Director and Program Coordinator in certain instances.
Budget and Finance
Assist in maintaining the classroom budget
Provide recommendations on quality improvements / program materials to Director
Requirements
Infant Child CPR, AED and First Aid Certification or willing to obtain
Shaken Baby SIDS training or willing to obtain
Continuing Education : Minimum of 25 hours per year required.
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