What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Assistant position at CAMBRIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC?
Title: Early Childhood Teacher Assistant
Reports to: Early Childhood Director
Work Year: 10 months
Position Focus: The Teacher Assistant works with the classroom teacher in the educational training and supervision of students. The classroom teacher, Early Childhood Director, and Administration supervises the Teacher Assistant. The Teacher Assistant may have periods of leadership in the teacher's absence.
Spiritual:
- Seek to role model in attitude, speech, and action a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
- Motivate others to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith.
- Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff and administration.
- Lead others to a realization of their worth in Christ and cultivate their growth in Christ-like character.
- Subscribe to and promote the statement of faith.
- All staff are ministers of Christ.
Position Parameters:
- Be warm and nurturing with children
- Prepare instructional materials: manipulatives, art supplies, etc. for instruction
- Provide drill and review for individual students or small groups as directed by the teacher
- Assist with hands-on activities (cutting, pasting, cooking, bulletin boards…etc.)
- Assist in the supervision of students during instruction (i.e., learning centers, whole and small group instruction)
- Assist in the supervision of students at recess, in the lunchroom, dismissal, restrooms, naptime, on field trips, morning and aftercare and in other activities
- Distribute parent notices, bulletins, etc. and place in book bags, mailbox or portfolios
- Perform all responsibilities assigned by the teacher (attendance, record keeping, help with preparation of grade level newsletter, etc.)
- Communicate with the teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care and behavior
- Assume additional responsibilities/tasks assigned by the classroom teacher
- Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
- Maintain a professional self-image and project the mission and values of Cambridge Christian School
- Adhere to all DCF, CSF and/or Cambridge Christian School childcare policies and procedures as provided
- Assist with Early Childhood Extended Day
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 or older
- High school graduate/some college
- 2 years experience working with children in school related areas
- DCF 40-hour certification in childcare or obtain by beginning training program within 90 days of employment
- Complete 10 hours of Professional Development each year
- CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire
- A Christian who is a member of good standing in a Bible believing church