Early Childhood Assistant

Position Purpose: We are actively seeking a qualified Early Childhood Assistant for Hills Academy at New Hills Church. To be a successful Early Childhood Assistant, an individual needs to work closely alongside the Early Childhood Teacher, Infant Teacher and/or Toddler Teacher in caring for our early learners.

Profile / Skills:

• Strong personal relationship with Christ
• Handle situations with grace and love
• Work well with church staff
• Team player who likes to work hard and have fun doing it.

Responsibilities to include:

• Provide basic needs and appropriate supervision to keep children safe at all times
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
• Assist lead teacher with lessons and activities to meet the interests and learning styles of children
• Collaborate with Lead teachers and additional academy staff to implement lesson plans using program curriculums
• Help implement expectations and boundaries of behavior for children in their classrooms
• Help children reach developmental milestones physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually
• Encourage play to help children interact with each other to develop social skills
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
• Help with breaks, organizational needs, and daily schedule of classrooms
• Adhere to health/safety/sanitation procedures and maintain a clean and organized classroom
• Maintain knowledge of State Rules and Regulations for licensed program
• Stay up to date on mandatory trainings upon hire and throughout employment including but not limited to CPR/First Aid, Standard Precautions

Job Requirements:

• Degree in early childhood development or related field desired – minimum of an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 1 required
• Participation in Colorado Shines PDIS program
• Minimum of 1 year classroom experience preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Love for children and passion for teaching.
• Complete the required Infant Orientation upon hire.
• No criminal record or child-related offenses.

This position will report to the Director.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

School type:

• Private school
• Religious school

Work Location: In person