Summer Assistant Teacher

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Summer position
Must be at least 16 years old
Part-time or Full-time available (10-40 hrs/wk)

The Grace Beginnings Assistant Teacher will support the Grace Beginnings Director and classroom teacher with the support of the classroom needs.

• Support the educational experiences in the infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms as directed by the classroom teacher, which demonstrates an understanding of curriculum and faith development goals.
• Establish and maintain effective communication strategies with the Director and classroom teacher.
• Follow the directives of the classroom teacher to maintain high standards in the classroom and provide a safe environment for the children. 
• Assist the classroom teacher to maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom and assume the responsibility to complete the duties required to maintain an orderly facility.
• Treat each child and family with dignity and respect.
• Organize books, toys, crafts, and other items in the classroom as time allows.
• Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christian love, respect and patience.
• Exhibit Christian values to generate goodwill among management, staff, clients, the general community and others pertinent to Grace Beginnings.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Has a commitment to prayer, as evidenced in both corporate and personal prayer.
• Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
• Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.