Early Learning Center Assistant Teacher- Part Time

Position: Early Learning Center Part Time Assistant Teacher

Reports To: Early Learning Center Director

Length of Contract: 12 Months

Evaluation: Annually by school policy

Position Summary:

The Early Learning Center Part Time Assistant Teacher is responsible to guide in their quest to discern God’s will for their lives at Delmarva Christian Schools. The employee must have a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ to enable them to reach students by helping develop their God-given intellectual, physical, and spiritual talents. The Early Learning Center Part Time Assistant believes that every student has been created by God uniquely and challenges them to reach their fullest potential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vibrant, growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• High School Diploma
• Must be CPR / First Aid certified
• Strong communication skills both written and verbally.
• Must meet physical requirements of the position including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities:

• Meet the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of each child.
• The Part Time Assistant Teacher should be interacting and engaging with the children throughout the day. This is done through interactive play, sitting on the floor with children (or at tables), and/or reading with children.
• Part Time Assistant Teacher should be engaging with play during outside play times.
• Toileting and changing of diapers as needed.
• Report any suspected abuse to the supervisor.
• Clean and arrange the classroom environment in accordance with program goals and philosophy, including learning centers.
• Keep the classroom clean and organized by following daily cleaning requirements.
• Maintain and turn in daily time sheets for a two week period.
• Demonstrate organizational abilities.
• Daily assignments may include coverage for other staff during breaks and planning time, clean toys and educational materials, clean common areas such as both rooms, break room, outdoor play areas, and remove garbage.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Living Curriculum:

• Employ Matthew 18 principle in all conflict resolution.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and students.
• Maintain confidence in and hope for the success of every student.
• Speak to the heart of the student while holding each accountable.
• Prayerfully maintain a lifestyle that demonstrates a commitment to Christ.

Growth:

• Actively promote the program in the community.
• Attend in-service and staff meetings.
• Attend professional development classes to keep the program engaging and aligned with the best practice.

Metrics for Success:

• Maintain open communication with the office.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment, both physically and spiritually.
• Have an open communication with parents, both verbally and written.