Child Care Assistant Teacher

Overview

About the Job:
Lindenwood Christian Church is seeking individuals passionate about working with children.

Job Summary:

• Assist the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, loving learning environment where children grow and feel accepted.
• They are responsible for implementing program, goals, and classroom objectives and performing related work as required for children six (6) weeks to five (5) years old.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist Lead Teacher as directed, including working with children to develop language, motor, social and cognitive skills.
• Supervise class in Lead Teacher's absence.
• Attend and participate in periodic staff meetings.
• Administer medication to children as per parents' instructions.
• Maintain good communication with parents by properly greeting them and their children in the morning and afternoon; keep parents informed of the day's activities and accomplishments by completing daily activity reports.
• Feed and change babies/toddlers and perform cleaning duties as assigned by the Teacher.
• Handle accidents responsibly.
• Meet children's physical and emotional needs and set a good example for children to follow.
• Perform any other duties as instructed by the Director or Director of Life Center Ministries.
• Willing to be trained and obtain the required annual training.
• Must be available to work a full-time shift between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday-Friday, working a 9-hour shift with an hour unpaid lunch break.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Compassion and empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Creative thinking.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of experience with children is required.
• Current CDA/AA in Early Childhood Development preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Full-time Benefits:

• Major medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Minimum of three weeks paid time off (vacation plus sick days) in addition to paid national holidays and paid days for unplanned school closures due to weather or utilities.
• 403B pension (no employer contribution).
• A life insurance policy is provided free of charge to all full-time employees.
• Paid training time.
• Paid CDA fees for qualified candidates, as well as a pay raise one month after completion of the online or in-person CDA program.

Other Benefits:

• Quarterly Employee Engagement celebrations.
• Annual retention bonus after one year of employment.
• Annual Teacher Appreciation Week.
• Eligible for monthly teacher recognition award (gift card).

About Lindenwood Christian Church:

Lindenwood Christian Church is part of the Disciples of Christ (Christian Church), has a long history in Memphis, and is strategically located in Midtown, Memphis, TN. A vibrant and diverse congregation that worships in multiple styles each Sunday and provides Christian education, outreach, and mission opportunities throughout the week. The church operates a top-rate childcare program and programs that benefit the community.