Childcare Provider I - Assistant Teacher

St. John's Lutheran Ministries, Inc. DBA St. John's United; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's Lutheran Ministries, Inc. DBA St. John's United is seeking a Child Care Provider I Assistant Teacher to deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate care within the Center for Generations.

You will support young children’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development while upholding the mission and safety standards of St. John’s United. You will work under the Director of Early Childhood Development, participate in staff trainings, and collaborate with Lead Teachers

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or HiSet.
• Must have a genuine love for children.
• Must be knowledgeable about child development and State of Montana Licensing Regulations.
• Must be trained in child and infant CPR and 1st Aid, or obtain certification within a reasonable amount of time after date of hire.
• Must follow Practitioner Registry requirements regarding trainings and maintain current status.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct child care in a developmentally appropriate setting to promote the Center's Mission.
• Comply with all St. John’s United policies, state and federal laws, and health and safety standards.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Identify supplies and equipment needs and keep the facility clean and in good repair.
• Provide effective classroom management and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers on lesson plans and curriculum guides.
• Maintain a positive classroom schedule and adapt plans to meet children's needs.
• Foster physical, cognitive, communication, and social-emotional development.
• Support Eden Alternative tasks.

Skills

Love for children

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or HiSet

CPR & First Aid certification

Knowledge of Montana licensing regulations

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Center for Generations

POSITION TITLE: Child Care Provider I Assistant Teacher

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Early Childhood Development

EXPOSURE LEVEL: Category II

GRADE: 13

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt

SUMMARY

Provide high quality, developmentally appropriate child care and early childhood education to the children attending the Center for Generations.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Director of Early Childhood Development

Internal Relationships

• This position interacts and works with children, parents, and families of the Center for Generations, co-workers and volunteers at both the Center for Generations, and St. John’s United, and the residents of St. John’s.

External Relationships

• This position interacts with prospective parents and children for the Center for Generations, vendors, and guests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

• To provide direct child care to the children of the Center for Generations within an atmosphere that promotes the Mission of St. John’s United, as well as a fun, safe, caring, educational, and developmentally appropriate environment for the children attending the Center for Generations. This environment will enhance the physical, emotional, and spiritual development of each child in the program, including diaper changing, eating patterns, guidance management, bonding and attachment, etc.
• To comply with all St. John’s United policies and procedures, all state and federal laws and regulations regarding child care services, and health and safety standards.
• To attend staff meetings, appropriate workshops and other training.
• To identify the need for supplies and equipment for the Center for Generations. To assure that equipment and facility is clean and in good repair.
• To provide effective and appropriate classroom management and activities for the designated developmental/age group.
• To work with the Lead Teachers in determining the interests of each age group, and to provide feedback in regard to lesson plans and curriculum guides.
• To work with the Lead Teachers in creating and maintaining an effective classroom schedule and environment.
• To follow lesson plans and curriculum guides in providing a positive learning and play environment for the children. To also recognize that there may be times in which the schedule and lesson plans may need to be altered or changed in order to meet the needs of the group of children.
• To foster the developmental growth of all children, including physical development, cognitive development, communication development, and social emotional development.
• To provide opportunities for children to engage in small and large group interactions, outside and inside play, special events, quiet and active play, rest and meal times, etc.
• To engage in positive guidance management practices with children, maintaining a child’s self worth and dignity.
• To support the growth and actively participate in Eden Alternative tasks.

EDUCATION, SKILLS/ABILITIES, WORKING EXPERIENCE

Education and Knowledge

• Must have a high school diploma or HiSet.
• Must have a genuine love for children.
• Must be knowledgeable and familiar with quality child care, normal child development, and State of Montana Licensing Regulations.
• Must be trained in child and infant CPR and 1st Aid, or obtain certification within a reasonable amount of time after date of hire.
• Must follow Practitioner Registry requirements regarding trainings and maintain current status.

Skills/Abilities

This position requires the ability to handle stress and difficult situations, changes, and inappropriate behaviors, etc. Need to have effective verbal and written communication toward parents, coworkers, children, and the public.

Working Experience

Previous experience working with children. Experience in classroom management and developmentally appropriate practice.

Complexity/Difficulty

This position requires the incumbent to be flexible, to work cooperatively with children, coworkers, and family members at times under stressful and emotional conditions.

Working Conditions

Normal child care facility environment. Normal health care facility environment. This position requires the person to stand, bend, kneel and twist and lift for prolonged periods of time. Incumbent must be able to crawl around on the floor and be able to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally