What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Teacher position at Christ United Methodist Church Preschool Childcare?
Christ Church Preschool-Childcare has provided services to our School Family for over 55 years! We are a quality, private-pay early learning center with Gold rating through Step Up to Quality and proud partner of Preschool Promise. We offer a preschool program for children ages 3-5 years and childcare program for children as early as 6 weeks of age through preschool-age.
Childcare Teacher
Our center is looking to hire a full or part time teacher. The candidate must bring warmth and friendliness to the environment and must work as a team member alongside their co-teachers. The candidate will act as an Assistant Teacher alongside the Lead Teacher and another Assistant Teacher. The candidate must be reliable and energetic, empathetic, knowledgeable and have a passion for helping young children learn and grow! The person holding this position is expected to communicate well with their team, children, parents and families, teachers and staff.
The caregiver shall assist all children through daily routines and experiences, assist with implementing activities, maintain a safe and healthy learning environment, document children's development. The caregiver should strive to provide quality care and comfort for our children. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Bottle feeding and assisting with meals,
- Diaper changes,
- Completing Daily Report sheets,
- Providing comfort for nap times,
- Documenting observations through note-taking,
- Implementation of lesson plans,
- Keeping up with proper training and workshop hours required by the State of Ohio and Step Up to Quality.
Requirements
- Minimum of High School Diploma or Higher
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience in childcare
- Must pass FBI/BCI background check
- Must pass work physical and able to lift up to 50lbs.; must be physically fit to perform duties and responsibilities
- Must have reliable transportation to/from job site
Preferences
- CDA OR Associate Degree in ECE or related field
- Knowledgeable of Step Up to Quality
- Experience working with infant-age children in childcare setting
- Experience with The Creative Curriculum
- Experience with Conscious Discipline
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $13