What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFE CENTER CENTRAL - LCKids Childcare Assistant Teacher (Birth - 5 yrs) position at Life Center Church of Tacoma, Washington?
TITLE: LCKids Childcare Assistant 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.
