Mustard Seed Kidz Preschool

POSITION: Summer Camp Teacher (Age Group 6-12 yr old)

MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE VAN AND GO ON FIELD TRIPS WITH CHILDREN

Essential Functions:

DCF 45HRS COURSES REQUIRED

Qualifications:

**Valid Drivers License**

¨ Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.

¨ Ability to relate positively with young children.

¨ Previous teaching or assistant teaching position with a public or private school system, a quality preschool, child care center or church nursery is preferred.

¨ Certification or degree related to early childhood or preschool or elementary education is desirable, but not mandatory. (CDA Preferred)

¨ Knowledge as a parent or in previous work experience of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children.

¨ Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.

Responsibilities:

¨ Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a class of children.

¨ Assesses each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.

¨ Plans with the Director and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Mustard Seed Kidz curriculum outlines and materials.

¨ Plans with the Director all required parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.

¨ Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity.

¨ Ensures that all class bulletin boards are current and provides the parents with an overview of the material taught in class.

¨ Provides the children with the verbal praises and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children’s behavior.

¨ Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.

¨ Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, nap time and bathroom activities.

¨ Maintains the Mustard Seed Kidz professional attitude and work behavior.

¨ Assists in the other capacities as determined by the Director.

¨ Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions as determined by the Director.

¨ Observes all rules and regulations of Your Center Name and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.

¨ Maintains overall professional personal appearances adhering to the guidelines offered in the training manual.

Upon Employment:

¨ Must meet all Mustard Seed Kidz and local, state or national basic health requirements as well as other requirements.

¨ First Aid/CPR training, as required.

¨ Must complete all necessary company employment and payroll forms.

¨ In states where required, personnel will have a fingerprinting and/or criminal investigation report completed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable Driving a Van with children to and from Field Trips?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person