Assistant Teacher- First Friends Early Learning Ministry

Child Care Resources Inc; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking an Assistant Teacher to work under the guidance of the lead teacher in a Christ-centered environment. The role involves managing classroom activities, supporting child development, and communicating effectively with parents. Benefits include no weekends or holidays, childcare discounts, uniforms, and paid professional development opportunities.

Benefits

No nights or weekends

No Holidays

Child Care discount available for those who qualify

Uniform/shirt provided

Scholarship available for coursework towards certification

Paid professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of childcare experience preferred.
• Must be 21+ to work in the infant room.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing educational curriculum and classroom activities.
• Support children's emotional and social development.
• Observe, monitor, and keep individual children's activity records.

Skills

Strong oral and written communications skills

Excellent leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

High energy

Technology skills

Education

High school diploma

CDA preferred

Continuing education per state guidelines

Job description

Summary

First Friends Early Learning Ministry is under the mission and outreach of The Wabash First United Methodist Church. It is the mission of First Friends to provide a Christ-centered environment that allows children to reach their fullest potential through positive, rich, and meaningful experiences. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for working under the guidance of the lead teacher and helping manage the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Assistants must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Assistant Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children.

Duties

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in implementing educational curriculum and classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Observe, monitor, and keep records of individual children's activities.
• Assist in day-to-day activities including but not limited to: diapering, feeding, cleaning, and food preparation.
• Be prepared to temporarily teach and manage the classroom when the teacher is not present.
• Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities and progress.
• Ensure all ministry policies and state regulations are met.
• With Director, maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma, 21+ years of age (to work in infant room)
• CDA preferred.
• Continuing education each year per state guidelines.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of 1 year of childcare experience preferred.
• High energy and ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

Interested individuals contact Kim Stone at

260-563-7665

Benefits

• No nights or weekends
• No Holidays
• Child Care discount available for those who qualify
• Uniform/ shirt provided
• Scholarship available for coursework towards certification
• Paid professional Development opportunities