Explore and Grow Assistant Teacher

Kentwood Community Church; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentwood Community Church is seeking an Explore & Grow Assistant Teacher to work with the Lead Teacher in supervising and guiding children in a structured classroom setting. The role covers classroom activities, material preparation, and occasional Lead Teacher duties when needed.

Responsibilities include daily interactions with children, transitions, meals, safety, and collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Must have a love and willingness to serve children and their families.
• Minimum educational requirement per the Michigan Department of Childcare Licensing.
• Previous child care experience.
• CPR training and Blood Borne Training annually.
• State required training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and discipline the children in the classroom.
• Assist with getting the children to and from the room during transitions.
• Interact with children to guide and participate in play across developmental areas.
• Assist with meals/snacks and cleanup.
• Responsible for playground and gym supervision.
• Keep room neat, clean and safe.
• Participate in specials (Music, Cultural, Bible, Spanish) with the children.
• Advise Director when supplies need replacing or equipment needs repair.
• Work cooperatively with staff and parents.
• Communicate with families daily on the electronic app.
• Greet and engage with parents, children and guests.
• Attend staff meetings, parent functions, and outreach events as requested.
• Meet with the Director for evaluation and goal setting.
• Attend required annual trainings mandated by licensing rules and CPR/First Aid training.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director.

Education

Minimum educational requirement per Michigan Department of Childcare Licensing

Tools

CPR training

Blood Borne Training

Job description

Explore & Grow Assistant Teacher | Job Description

Responsible to: Explore & Grow Director

Working Relationships: Explore & Grow Staff

Scope of Position: The Assistant Teacher works with the Lead Teacher in the supervision and discipline of the children in the classroom. This person will also implement classroom activities, assist with preparation of materials observe individual children and assume the Lead Teacher role when they are not present.

Time Commitment: Full Time, 40 hours/week Classification: Hourly, non-exempt

Typical Duties:

• Supervise and discipline the children in the classroom
• Assist with getting the children to and from the room during transitions
• Interact with children to help guide and interact in their play in all developmental areas
• Assist with and eat meals/snacks with the children and assist in cleaning up afterwards
• Responsible for playground and gym supervision
• Keep room neat, clean and safe
• Participate in specials (Music, Cultural, Bible, Spanish) with the children
• Advise Director when supplies need replacing or when toys or equipment need repair
• Work cooperatively with staff and parents
• Communicate with families daily on the electronic app
• Greet and engage in positive interactions with parents, children and other guests
• Attend staff meetings, parent functions, and outreach events as requested by the Director
• Meet with the Director for evaluation and goal setting
• Attend required annual trainings mandated by the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers and complete annual CPR/First Aid Training
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director

Position Requirements:

• Must have a love and willingness to serve children and their families.
• Work with team to ensure a well-rounded program that both Reach-Out to lost children and Raise-Up children to be fully devoted followers of Christ.
• Must be 18.
• Minimum educational requirement for the Assistant Teacher Position set forth by the State of Michigan Department of Childcare Licensing.
• Previous Child Care Experience
• CPR training, Blood Borne Training Annually
• State required training and professional development

NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit Kentwood Community Church from assigning other work as needed.