Company Description

Zion Lutheran Church & School is a thriving community of Lutheran Christians located in Belleville, IL. We offer a highly sought-after preschool program. Join our team where kids are loved, learning is fun and school feels like family!

Role Description

This is a part-time on-site Teacher Assistant/After School Teacher role at Zion Lutheran School in Belleville, IL. The Teacher Assistant/After School Teacher will be responsible for working with children, assisting the lead teacher, communicating with staff, and supporting the educational activities of the classroom. Several positions are available.

Qualifications

• Assistant Teaching and Education skills
• Strong Communication skills
• Experience Working With Children, preferably in a classroom setting
• Strong love of Jesus and passion for sharing his love with children
• Ability to work collaboratively with lead teacher and other staff members

Additional Qualifications: (some of which are completed during hiring process)

• Must be 19 years of age
• Background check, including fingerprinting
• Provide a cover letter and appropriate supportive documentation
• Provide a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED)
• Complete a total of 12 annual Early Childhood training provided by the teachers
• A signed statement that acknowledges the employee’s status as a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and/or neglect
• Three written character references
• Physical examination completed no more than 6 months prior to employment that provides evidence that they are free of communicable disease, including a test for tuberculosis using the Mantoux method resulting in a negative result and physical or mental conditions that could affect their ability to perform assigned duties
• Proof of MMR
• Must be a member of Gateways to Opportunity Registry

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

1. Demonstrate dependability and excellent attendance record as measured by prior and current personnel records.

2. Demonstrate the ability to understand classroom routines and to independently execute personal duties.

3. Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing program philosophies and intervention strategies.

4. Demonstrate the ability to work within a team approach, adapting to changing program philosophies and intervention strategies.

5. Demonstrate professionalism as measured by professional attire, language, and respectful interactions with staff, parents and students.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Experience working with students: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Belleville, IL 62221 (Required)

Work Location: In person