Childcare Afternoon Assistant Teacher - 12-18 Months Class

Trinity Lutheran Academy; Athens (GA); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Trinity Lutheran Academy in Athens, GA invites applications for an Assistant Teacher in our Christ-centered preschool. You will support a Lead Teacher, help create a safe, joyful learning space, and engage children with hands-on activities each afternoon.

Ideal candidates are energetic, reliable, with a heart for Jesus, and comfortable communicating with families. Eligible applicants should be available Mon-Fri 12:00–6:00 or 1:00–6:00 PM, possess childcare enthusiasm, and commit to our nurturing

Qualifications

• Possess a heart for Jesus and desire to share His love with children and families.
• Available Monday–Friday, 1 PM–6 PM – dependable and ready to bring your best each afternoon.
• Energetic, positive, and able to engage children during activities.
• Team-oriented and able to collaborate with staff and families.
• Good communication with parents, coworkers, and kids; cheerful when needed.
• Knowledge of child development and classroom routines.
• Organized and reliable with time management and daily tasks.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Clear background check with fingerprinting; safety is a priority.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance to support daily school operations.

Responsabilités

• Help create a loving and safe space where children feel valued and heard.
• Support fun, hands-on learning activities that spark curiosity and creativity.
• Observe and document children’s interests and progress.
• Communicate positively with families and team members.
• Assist in the daily classroom routine and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Support the school’s Christian values and nurture each child’s unique spirit.

Connaissances

Heart for Jesus

Dependable

Team player

Great communicator

Child development know-how

Organized

Description du poste

About This Role

Join Our Team as a Joyful Assistant Teacher!

Do you love working with children and being part of a team that makes learning fun and meaningful? Trinity Lutheran Academy is looking for a warm, energetic, and dependable Assistant Teacher to join our Christ-centered preschool community!

As an Assistant Teacher, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where our little learners can grow and thrive. You’ll support the Lead Teacher in bringing exciting educational activities to life, build strong relationships with children and families, and help make each day feel special in our classroom.

Schedule

Monday - Friday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding role where your days are filled with laughter, learning, and purpose—we’d love to meet you!

What You'll Do

What You'll Be Doing:

• Helping create a loving and safe space where children feel valued and heard
• Supporting fun, hands-on learning activities that spark curiosity and creativity
• Observing and documenting children’s interests and progress
• Communicating positively with families and team members
• Assisting in the daily classroom routine and maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Supporting our school’s Christian values and nurturing each child’s unique spirit

Requirements

• A heart for Jesus – You profess Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and want to share His love with children and families.
• Available Monday–Friday, 1 PM–6 PM – You’re dependable and ready to bring your best each afternoon.
• High energy and positivity – You bring the joy, whether it’s circle time or cleanup time!
• Team player vibes – You work well with others and enjoy being part of a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Great communicator – You’re confident speaking with parents, co-workers, and kids—and can send a cheerful message when needed.
• Child development know-how – You understand what makes little ones tick and love seeing them grow.
• Organized and reliable – You manage your time well and bring a calm, can-do attitude to every day.
• CPR/First Aid Certified – Or you're willing to get certified to help keep our kiddos safe.
• Clear background check with fingerprinting – We will set this up for you! Safety is a top priority in our school family.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance – Because showing up matters, and our kids love seeing your face every day!

About Trinity Lutheran Academy

The purpose of Trinity Lutheran Academy is to nurture children's spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth through a planned sequence of age appropriate learning, faith building, play, and interactive activities. It is well established that children learn best through active learning and play, especially at an early age. The church and school strive to reach out to families through worship, education, witness, service, and fellowship. Our Academy's programs provide care and education for children from 6 weeks - 5 years.