What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant - Early Learning Center position at Marion Academy?
At Marion Academy’s Early Learning Center, we strive to give our students an early start to their education through Christ-centered experiential learning, led by loving hands and tender hearts. Our teachers are held to a high standard of godliness, ethics, and behavior in order to best set an example for the children under our care. We are an early learning center; we are a team; but above all, we are all children of God.
The ELC is seeking part-time teacher assistants for our Sprouts (18 months - 2 ½ years) classroom and our Saplings (2 ½ - 4 years) classroom. Part-time hours are divided into a morning shift (7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) and afternoon shift (12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.), but can be flexible. Teaching assistants will be responsible for assisting teachers in daily tasks including, but not limited to:
- Entertaining children
- Setting out snacks and lunches
- Leading children through activities
- Guiding children to and from the gymnasium area
- Help soothe children to sleep at nap time
Details
- Part-Time
- Pay: $7.25 per hour, distributed on the last business day of the month
Requirements
- Must be 16 years of age
- Be able to pass a federal background check
- Be able to clear the Child Abuse & Neglect Registry check
- Have a valid photo ID
- Reliable transportation
- Be able to pass a TB test
- Be able to read and adhere to the Department of Human Resources’ Minimum Standards for Daycare Centers
- Be able to read and adhere to the Faculty/Staff Handbook
Preferred
- Experience in early childhood education or childcare
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Please reach out to Arienne Hunter for more information:
Phone: 334-683-8204
Email: ariennehunter@marion-academy.com
Location: 505 Washington St. Marion, AL 36756 (inside Siloam Baptist Church)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $7.25 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Marion, AL 36756 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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