What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Kids Summer Experience Teacher position at The Life Church of Memphis?
Summary:
Join our dynamic Staff Kids Summer Experience team and inspire young minds! We are seeking enthusiastic and creative Summer Teachers to lead engaging and educational activities for children aged 4 years to 5th grade. Program hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30a - 5:00p. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives while enjoying a fun and rewarding summer experience. As a Summer Teacher, you’ll:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to*:
Create a warm and welcoming classroom, ensuring a safe and healthy environment, maintaining order and discipline in a life-giving manner.
Bring daily activities to life with excitement, fostering the children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development.
Intentionally and actively interact with children, both individually and in groups.
Meet each child's basic needs, including comforting them when they're upset and understanding the cause of their distress.
Ensure children have everything they need from home.
Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate lessons and activities that encourage creativity and exploration based on themes and curriculum.
Keep classrooms well-stocked and organized.
Maintain a daily schedule and flow of your classroom.
Share updates with parents about their child's day.
Adhering to all Staff Kids Care policies and procedures.
Communicate with the Staff Kids Care Director regarding curriculum, classroom environment and progress of the children in the class.
Team members should possess these attributes:
A genuine passion for children and a knack for creating a fun and engaging atmosphere.
A friendly and approachable personality.
Experience in teaching and lesson planning.
Strong organizational skills
A desire to grow as a leader.
A commitment to excellence and innovation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Love for the church and desire to be part of a life-giving church environment.
Commitment to modeling the following qualities: Integrity, Positive Attitude, Work Ethic, Excellence, Team Player, Achievement, Development, Humility, Commitment and Intuition.
*This description is not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned as needed.