POWERHOUSE CARROLLTON TEACHER

Job Overview

Powerhouse teachers teach and lead a group of students Monday through Friday. They follow the curriculum to ensure high quality implementation of the ten-month, biblical, and Character-based curriculum that focuses on daily devotionals and object lessons.  Reports to Site Director.

Responsibilities + Duties:

• Ensure that students are safe, having fun, and learning more about Jesus. 
• Provide excellent supervision of students in accordance with state regulations.
• Follow the provided schedule adhering to state regulations.
• Execute devotionals with students in a fun and effective manner.
• Oversee and implement special classroom events.
• Verify daily students’ attendance.
• Implement and maintain classroom discipline procedures.
• Use positive guidance techniques.
• Observe, record, and report to the supervisor any significant behavior of children or staff that does not line up with program standards, policies, or procedures.
• Actively participate in program events.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment in the classroom.
• Prepare any needed parent communication (i.e. tallies and positive referrals).
• Implement appropriate emergency procedures.
• Administer CPR/First Aid when needed.
• Ensure that children are using equipment in an appropriate manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Students.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age, education, and experience. Previous childcare experience in a licensed facility is preferred. 
• Previous experience in a state licensed childcare or church setting strongly recommended. 
• Have obtained or willing to obtain 15 hours of Early Childhood Education within the first 6 months of position.
• Working knowledge of Texas State Minimum Standards as it pertains to the operation of the facility.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• CPR certification.
• Able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must be able to lift and carry a child if a situation presents itself.

General Expectations 

• Commitment to continual growth in personal spiritual life and relationship with Christ
• Support the vision, values and ministry of Powerhouse and Oaks Church
• Proactive thinking and willing to learn and train others.
• Model a Godly life for volunteers, students, and other staff.
• Be teachable with a humble and submissive attitude.
• Maintain all information confidential (about staff, projects, property, members, etc.)