Learning Center Assistant Teacher - Preschool

Job Description

Job Description

Help kids from birth to twelve years old belong in Community, become Disciples, and build the Kingdom!

Essential Duties

The BKLC Assistant Teacher:

• Provides children with the best quality care by maintaining licensing, programming, and health and safety standards;
  
• Implements Creative Curriculum learning objectives; supports the Lead Teacher with planning, preparing, and executing developmentally appropriate activities and routines daily;
  
• Executes a growing and empowering ministry for our BKLC children and families.
  

Regular Duties

The BKLC Assistant Teacher also supports:

• Environment – keeps Infant/Toddler and Preschool areas organized and clean (including storage spaces);
  
• Coverage – works the employee schedule provided by the Director and covers when other team members are absent;
  
• Communication – provides social media posts and daily communication with families;
  
• Planning – prepares for our annual summer camp, Christmas and graduation programs, field trips, and class parties;
  
• The Team – assists with BKLC projects or events, runs errands, and regularly encourages the BKLC Team.
  
• The Director – attends mandatory meetings and performs additional tasks issued by the Learning Center Director.

Position

• Full-Time Hourly Support Staff.
  
• Reports to BKLC Director.
  
• $12-14/hr DOE wage, paid biweekly by direct deposit.
  
• Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (start/end times may vary slightly by classroom).
• Vacation: 5 days to start, 1 extra day each year of employment up to 15 days (3 weeks).
  
• 403(b) retirement account (for employee contributions only).
  
• Health insurance plan available at cost to employees.
  
• 90-day probationary period with performance evaluation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related work experience preferred.
  
• Early Childhood Education background preferred.
  
• An active relationship with Jesus; regularly attends Bethany Assembly or a local church.
  
• Supportive of Bethany Assembly’s leadership (Board and Executive Team).
  
• Promotes the ministry of BKLC to kids up to 12 years old.
  
• Positive and professional at all times; creates a culture of honor, respect, and integrity.
  
• Commitment to continuous education and training.