Weekday Children’s Program

First United Methodist Church

Position Description: Teacher Assistant

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preference given to applicants with experience working with young children and as part of a team.
• Physical stamina as required for movement activities with children.

Responsibilities:

1. Professionalism:

• Demonstrates dependable and exemplary work habits
• Relates sensitively to pre-schoolers, parents, & staff
• Maintains confidentiality regarding WCP children and their families
• Assists in keeping classroom and storage spaces clean & organized
• Participates in professional development by completing required CEU’s
• Engages in a staff recognition program, such as, “How Full Is Your Bucket?”
• Works under the supervision of the teacher in a collaborative relationship
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, for the good of the program.

2. Communication:

• Uses effective communication skills in collaboration with co-workers, staff, & parents
• Is sensitive to co-workers strengths and attitudes to maintain productive working relationships for the good of the program
• Communicates with your students thru developmental dialogue
• Observes & Monitors Developmental Milestones for each child to be communicated by the teacher in parent conferences
• Assists with open communications with parents under the direction of the teacher

3. Knowledge:

• Becomes familiar with Developmental Milestones for pre-school children
• Assists the teacher with locating/creating developmentally appropriate activities that encourage milestone development
• Assists with locating/creating materials and strategies that encourage sense of self in relationship to God & the care of others.
• Is familiar with the guidelines & policies in the WCP Staff and Parent Handbooks

4. Support the Design and Delivery of Classroom Instruction:

• Assists with maintaining a child-centered, nurturing classroom environment
• Assists with lessons, classroom design & activities that encourage milestone development thru motor, language, & listening activities; thru science, math & the natural world; & thru creative art, music, & dramatic play
• Assists with religious concepts & Bible stories to encourage the love of one another
• Uses a student recognition system; such as, “How Full Is Your Bucket?”
• Uses Positive Discipline strategies
• Encourages Social & Emotional Development thru Positive Behavior Models

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.50 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

School type:

• Religious school

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Brevard, NC 28712: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person