Assistant Teacher- 2 Year Old Preschool

Job description: Assistant Teacher

• PURPOSE

The Assistant Teacher will assist the Lead Teacher in providing a loving, caring Christian environment and education that promotes children’s spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social-emotional development.

• BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES

“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Prov 22:6

“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these’.” Matt. 19:14

• MISSION, VISION, PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY of TRINITY LUTHERAN:
• MISSION STATEMENT of the Congregation and the Early Childhood Program

Know Christ Grow in Christ Make Christ Known

• VISION

Proclaiming the love of Christ in a school setting, we provide a collaborative learning environment for families in order to ensure the needs of the individual learner are being met. An invested faculty inspires students to pursue academic excellence and develop Christ-like character and values in a way that is appropriate to each child’s developmental level. Students are prepared, motivated, and equipped to encounter and engage a rapidly changing world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

• PURPOSE

At Trinity, our Early Childhood children discover and develop their individual abilities and talents in a constructive play environment. Through ongoing partnerships with their families, children become confident, responsible, and compassionate leaders who are “equipped to do the work God has planned in advance for them to do.” (Ephesians 2:10)

• PHILOSOPHY

Trinity Lutheran School exists to provide the opportunity for children to develop and grow faithfully in the Lord Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Classroom environments are Christ centered, and children are taught a greater love for God and others. A true and complete education is one which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual needs of the child. Trinity Lutheran School’s Early Childhood Department, as an extension of the family, is concerned for the whole child. Our goal is to introduce the fundamental core values of respect (1 Peter 2:17), responsibility (Galatians 6:5), integrity (Phillipians 4:8), compassion (Ephesians 4:32), strong work ethic (Colossians 3:23), and gratitude (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) in each of our students, preparing each student to become a faithful member of the Body of Christ and a responsible citizen in the community.

• GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Model and practice the Christian faith, as defined by LCMS Lutheran beliefs.
• Understand, support, and apply the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Trinity Lutheran School.
• Take direction from the Lead Teacher when implementing and creating activities.
• Demonstrate healthy, safe, and developmentally appropriate practices that promote good hygiene and safety.
• Follow policies and protocols as outlined in the Staff Handbook.
• Arrive promptly and regularly, with limited absenteeism.
• Develop and maintain a cooperative and harmonious relationship with the Early Childhood Administrator/Assistant Administrator and other staff members supporting each other in performing daily teaching, childcare and tasks.
• Communicate parent concerns to the Lead Teacher or Early Childhood Assistant Administrator in a timely manner.
• Remain flexible in adjusting work tasks and schedule when necessary based on enrollment.
• Love God, and love children.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide a loving, caring Christian environment and promote the child’s spiritual, social, cognitive, physical, and emotional development.
• Assist with hands-on play activities as developed by the Lead Teacher.
• Implement and assist with educational experiences in the weekly lesson plans created by the Lead Teacher.
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher(s) and other staff.
• Maintain rapport and professional, clear communication with parents.
• Keep a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment free of safety hazards at all times.
• Ensure classroom routines and expectations align with the program’s mission, vision, and values; are consistently implemented; and positively impact overall classroom management.
• Attend all required meetings and required professional training courses.
• Complete required reports, records, and forms accurately and on time.
• Read emails and staff postings daily.
• Other duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Administrator/Assistant Administrator.
• Volunteer for at least one activity outside of school hours hosted annually.
• Organize and lead a service project once a year in the department.
• Complete annual professional development (12 hours minimum).
• Follow HHS guidelines as laid out by the Early Childhood Assistant Administrator.
• Attend Church services at Trinity Lutheran Church as directed by the program administrator (typically twice a year).
• Complete an LCMS adult instruction course over the Lutheran Catechism throughout their first year of employment if non-synodically trained.
• Have or obtain a CDA credential within the first year of employment.
• Perform such other duties as are in the best interest of Christian education and the welfare of the school and as have been agreed upon by the early childhood administration and principal.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a manner that enhances the program as a whole, and maintain professional relationships with other staff.

• REPORTING STRUCTURE:
• The assistant teacher reports to the Lead Teacher(s) and the Early Childhood Administrator/Assistant Administrator.

• REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
• Be at least 16 years of age if employed part time, or 18 years of age if employed full time.
• Demonstrate professional ethics and behaviors.
• Two years of relevant experience in early childhood education.
• Candidates must hold a CDA at minimum and are encouraged to have an AA or BA in early childhood education.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain current certifications in CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, Mandatory Reporting, and Essentials Training.
• Comply with HHS Licensing Standards and Procedures
• Pass initial and periodic state and federal criminal background checks.

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and reach.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and move/react quickly to ensure the safety of children.
• Must be able to get down to the child's level and be on the floor.

Mental Abilities

• This role requires the ability to manage several requests and situations at one time.
• The work environment is active and noise levels vary from quiet to loud, indoor and outdoor activities.

• WORK HOURS AND COMPENSATION:
• The position is paid hourly with compensation determined by the School Board based on the educational background and experience of the person in accordance with the early childhood salary matrix.
• Work hours will be determined based on the needs of enrolled families.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cedar Rapids, IA 52404: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20