CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER - Toddler Assistant Teacher
Job Classification
Student-Regular
Position summary
We are looking for a dedicated and responsible workers to assist in the Toddler classrooms during the summer. Center is open 6:45 am - 6:00 pm most days. We need workers for both mornings and afternoons and offer flexible scheduling.
This position is avilable May - August with possbility of Fall 2024 employment as well.
We will provide all work trainings, background check, finger printing, and CPR/First Aid training that are required for the job. We also provide a hot lunch each day!
Must be a student of Andrews University.
Qualifications summary
- Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma.
- High engery
- Accuracy, common sense and efficiency is required
- Must love children.
Duties and responsibilities
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• Provide basic needs for children
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
• Use various leaning methods such as stories, games and drawing to intellectually stimulate children.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
• Work with young children to teach basic skills such as colors, letter and number recognition, shapes, social skills and personal hygiene
• Manage activities, imaginative play, bathroom breaks, meals and rest time
• Introduce children to new age-appropriate hobbies
• Clean and sanitize all toys and play areas
• Monitor and gently correct children’s behavior and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
• Have patience and compassion suitable for working with young children
• Have the spirit of flexibility and a Christ-like attitude in all that they say and do
Supervisory responsibilities
May supervise student workers, as determined by the Director
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma.
- Commitment to work at least 15-20 hours a week and up to 40 if willing.
- Ability to be highly punctual and to successfully allocate and manage time.
- Must love children.
- Must have a warm and friendly personality with sensitivity to the feelings and needs of both children and adults.
- Display a willingness to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the center's philosophy and mission.
- Job requires much physical activity and a high energy level.
- Accuracy and efficiency is required
- Must be a student of Andrews University
Technical competencies
N/A
Interpersonal interactions
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Must be comfortable interacting with parents and teachers.
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Must love children.
Physical demands
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting,
carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and
significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 25% walking, and 70% standing. The job is performed under
some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Work environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.