Infant Classroom Teacher

Do you feel called to serve in a Christian Ministry?

Do you want to serve where you make a difference in the lives of others?

Are you looking for a life-changing work experience?

If so, consider joining us at the Atlanta Mission, where we provide life-transforming experiences for everyone that joins our team: employees, clients, donors, and volunteers. We serve over 1000 men, women, and children every day by providing food, shelter, clothing, counseling, vocational and spiritual guidance. We get to experience and witness radical life transformations.

As a Teacher, you are critical to our ministry by being responsible for all aspects of the care & education for the children enrolled in his/her class. 

We are looking to fill the following schedule:

Part Time, up to 25 hours per week

Monday-Friday 8am-2:30pm

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Classroom Management 

• Establish a child-centered, safe learning environment following prescribed guidelines. 

• Plan and implement a flexible daily schedule learning, enrichment and recreational activities based on the developmental needs of children. 

• Develop and implement lesson plans using the prescribed curriculum that meet the emotional, social, physical, spiritual and cognitive needs of both the individual child and group while keeping the center’s educational goals and beliefs. 

• Interact with children at their level both physically and intellectually. 

• Use appropriate positive discipline and classroom management following Georgia Bright from the Start licensing regulations. 

• Be responsible for the safety and welfare of children in your care.  Plan and implement methods to provide constant supervision of each child. 

• Keep classroom and resources and supply areas clean and orderly. 

• Greet each child while conducting an inconspicuous health check. 

• Encourage mealtime to be a pleasant social and learning experience by engaging in conversation with children during meals while acting as a positive role model. 

Interpersonal Skills 

• Must work well with peers to create an environment of teamwork and harmony. 

• Must be able to accept constructive criticism from supervisor or persons of authority. 

• Must possess good communication skills. Establish positive relationships with parents through verbal and written communication. 

• Must be able to effectively communicate the center’s philosophy and core beliefs. 

You will uphold the following Christ-Centered values:

• Humbly Serve: You strive to live, Love and Lead like Jesus

• Faithfully Steward: You honor and wisely use the time, talent and treasures that God has provided

• Courageously Innovate: You are driven towards excellence, you continuously learn, adapt and improve

• Joyfully Celebrate: You intentionally appreciate and recognize all that God is doing in and through all the stakeholders of Atlanta Mission.

• Strength in Unity: You embrace God’s desire for oneness and kingdom-focused unity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Teaching Certificate or Child Development Associate Certificate with two (2) plus years of experience

• Demonstrated track record of dealing with diverse demographic

• Excellent listening skills and a teachable spirit with the ability to learn from others

• Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite applications; and experience working in a donor database, Salesforce experience preferred

• Creative and critical thinker

• Demonstrated ability to work in a licensed, quality-rated center

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a group/class setting

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Certification or License Requirements: 

• Valid Adult & Infant CPR/First Aid Certificate

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing, sitting and/or walking)

• Must be able to communicate accurate information

• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25lbs

Environmental Job Requirements:

• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions during events

• Moderate noise as in any childcare environment 

What We Offer

Employee Benefits:

• Retirement Savings with Matching Contribution

• Dental & Vision Insurance

Salary : $20