Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood Education 1's Room

Overview

Christ Community Lutheran School is currently seeking qualified candidates of strong Christian character to work in our Early Childhood Education (ECE) ministry as a full-time Assistant Teacher in our Kirkwood location 1's Room.

Candidates must be equipped to:

• Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and action.
• Assist the lead teacher in creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive program for early childhood students.
• Motivate children to develop socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually in the ECE program as they prepare for kindergarten.
• Establish collaborative relationships with ECE staff members.
• Create a partnership with the parents/guardians in the ECE program.

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (40 hours per week)
• Kirkwood location (St. Louis County)
• 110 W. Woodbine Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122

• $16.50/hour -- completed Bachelor’s degree
• $17.00/hour -- completed Master’s degree

• Experience working with children in a ministry or school setting is required.
• A bachelor’s degree is ideal but not required.
• A degree or certificate in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related course of study is beneficial.
• CPR certification will be required. A certification course will be provided to you if you do not possess current certification.

• This position requires the ability to lift and carry a child 20+ lbs.
• This position involves moderate lifting 15-40 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• This position involves daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs.
• This position requires the ability to quickly rise from a sitting position on the floor to a standing position.
• This position requires being on your feet for several hours at a time.

Christ Community Lutheran School is an award-winning school called home by 700+ students ranging from age 6 weeks through 8th grade. Our multi-campus setting inspires community with age-appropriate peers. Driven by our vision of changed lives, CCLS is a community that holds Christ at the center of our everyday activities. Our passionate teachers guide students on their personal journey in pursuit of becoming whatever they can dream, whether that is a scientist, author, businessperson, attorney, welder, athlete, or stay-at-home parent.

Along with modern technology and resources that promote academic excellence, we cherish the privilege to form Christian character just as highly as the opportunity to develop academic abilities.

CCLS Early Childhood Education partners with families and church congregations to provide academic excellence and Christ-centered care for our littlest learners. Surrounded by the love of Jesus, children develop respect for self and others. They experience the joy of learning in a safe and developmentally appropriate environment, with highly qualified teachers called daily to demonstrate God’s grace, love, compassion, and forgiveness.

The ECE program spans four campuses offering part-day, school-day, and full-day options for children ages infant to 5.