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All God's Children Preschool and Childcare Child Care Assistant Teacher Job Description Position:

Child Care Assistant Teacher Position Summary:

The Childcare Assistant will assist in the childcare program for preschoolers, ages 3-4. The Childcare Assistant is responsible for helping the Lead Childcare Teacher create a safe environment and implement developmentally appropriate play activities for children. Childcare Assistant reports to the Childcare Lead Teacher.

Position Qualifications:

Candidate must have knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for children. Candidate must relate well to children, parents, and other staff members.

Curriculum Responsibilities:

• Take direction from the Lead Teacher when creating and implementing activities.
• Assist with hands-on play activities that will accommodate various learning styles.
• Promote Christian values through modeling/direct teaching in daily situations that provide "teachable moments".
• Provide activities to stimulate cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual and physical development. Parent/Child Responsibilities
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Stay engaged with the children; play with them, talk with them, sing with them
• Communicate daily with parents, as appropriate.
• Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with AGC policy, as written in the Parent Handbook.
• Document major issues and confer with Childcare Lead Teacher, as appropriate.
• Be familiar with and adhere to contents of the Parent Handbook.
• Report to the Director and DHS any cases of suspected child abuse or neglect; document information. Routine Responsibilities
• Assist Lead Childcare Teacher to coordinate supplies in advance.
• Prepare and clean up classroom, Family Life Center, and other areas used by AGC.
• Clean toys and equipment on a regular basis as delegated by the Lead Teacher.
• Prepare and distribute nutritious snacks, as defined by DHS guidelines. Professional Responsibilities
• Abide by All God's Children Staff Covenant
• Display professional ethics and behavior
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled by the Director
• Attend school functions such as fundraisers, Open House, or Jesus's Birthday Party as requested by the Director
• Maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, Mandatory Reporting, and Essentials Training
• Participate in annual training as requested by the Director
• Comply with

DHS Licensing Standards and Procedures Handbook Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person