What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher's Aide position at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church?
The Preschools of St. Andrew's, a ministry of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, is currently seeking a part-time Teacher's Aide for our Full Day Preschool Program. The Teacher's Aide assists teachers in providing a caring and safe atmosphere where children are encouraged to grow spiritually, physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
The Teacher's Aide will generally work Monday-Thursday with a shift end time of 4:30 p.m. Shift start times are flexible. Additional hours may occasionally be available. The Teacher's Aide can expect to work 24-28 hours per week.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assists teacher during classroom hours; carrying out verbal instructions as given by teacher and actively participating in all activities.
- Assists in supervision of all children and activities to ensure proper safety, cleanliness, and development of children; Assists teacher in monitoring students and managing classroom behavior.
- Supervises children and actively participates in activities during indoor and outdoor physical activity time.
- Takes children to the restroom and attends to children while in the restroom.
- Changes diapers on diaper changing table, following proper diapering procedure.
Minimum Requirements
- Age 18
- Ability to warmly relate to children and parents.
- Ability to function in a family/child centered Christian-based program with initiative, creativity, and energy.
- General knowledge of the Christian faith
- Prior experience working with children required; experience working in a licensed childcare setting preferred.
- Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor, children and parents
- Skill in managing own emotions and understanding and managing the emotional reactions of others
- Skill in adapting activities to meet the needs of children of different ages and abilities
Work Schedule:
Monday-Thursday, 24-28 hours per week.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs.
- Walking and running in all types of weather; kneeling, bending, and stooping as needed.
- Stamina to keep pace with active children.
Reports to:
Preschool Administrator
Benefits:
Paid sick time, paid vacation, and paid holidays
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17
