South Spring Baptist Church
Hand-in-Hand Preschool
Job Description
Position: Preschool Teacher Assistant
Classification: Hourly
Reports to: Director
Purpose of the Position:
The Preschool teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with all policies and procedures.
Core Competencies:
- is Meek – submits their strength and gifts to God.
- has a Shepherd mindset – acts as a owner, not merely a hireling.
- Encourages Lay Ministry – lives out the idea that every member is a minister.
- Dedicated to hospitality – makes others feel welcome like they belong here.
- Creates discipleship – follows Jesus to help others follow Jesus.
- Unifies – a team mindset that seeks out the interests of others.
- Leads from weakness & honesty – avoids a false impression of perfection.
- Is Generous – is faithful to give of resources to support the church and Kingdom.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Complete 24 hours of pre-service training or have two years prior experience in a regulated child-care center
- Complete a PRS (Protective & Regulatory Services) background check and fingerprinting
- Complete a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applications for Employment form
- Complete orientation to Hand-in-Hand Preschool
- Complete CPR and First Aid training within one month of employment and update as required
- Meet Health Requirements (free of tuberculosis)-no longer required
Responsibilities:
- Help set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
- Demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities
- Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience
- Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, their families, and their cultures
- Foster developmentally appropriate independence in children through planned but flexible activities
- Assist teacher in planning and carrying out all activities
- Help obtain and/or prepare all materials needed to carry out activities
- Shall be responsible for the children during the agreed upon hours
- Plan appropriate activities for the children while on the playground and all attention should be on the children
- Not abuse, neglect, or exploit children
- Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitations to PRS or to law enforcement
- Know and comply with the Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers
- Follow Hand-in-Hand Personnel Policies and Procedures and Operational Policies
- Supervise children at all times
- Maintain orderliness in the classroom
- Secure a substitute on the days absent and notify his/her co-worker of the substitute, as well as the director
- Ongoing Parent Communication
- Attend Staff Meetings
- Obtain 24 clock hours of training each year
- Keep classroom and facilities clean, neat, and orderly
- Participate in parent conferences and meetings, Open House, and other special programs
- Present yourself as a Christian professional in dress and actions at all times
- Be responsible for any other duties that may be assigned to you by the director
For more information or to apply contact handinhand@southspring.org.