MK Station Teacher Assistant (Floater)

JAARS, Inc.; Waxhaw (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

JAARS Waxhaw is seeking an MK Station Teacher Assistant (Floater) to provide instructional support across classrooms for ages three months to five years, stepping in when regular teachers are absent. You’ll help maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate environment and support daily routines.

Candidates should have a high school degree, warmth with children, and the energy to assist two-year-olds. Prior church nursery or daycare experience is preferred, and the role requires lifting up to 35

Qualifications

• Must have a deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus and support others' spiritual growth.
• Embrace JAARS vision, mission, and core values.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Relate well with children.
• Ability to support and provide age-appropriate instruction to two-year-olds.
• Work experience in church nurseries/schools, day camps, or daycare preferred.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds for child safety.
• Criminal background check and safety reviews required.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional support across various classrooms and grade levels as needed, filling in for regular teachers who are absent or unavailable.
• Ensures continuity in student learning and supports the smooth operation of the school.
• If available, use prepared material from the regular teacher’s curriculum and keep to the class schedule. Otherwise, use the available resources to prepare lessons and crafts.
• Recognize and teach to each individual child’s needs and parents’ goals
• Assist children with activities of daily life (handwashing, eating, potty training or diapering)
• Maintain an attractive, well-kept, safe classroom that encourages children to create and explore

Skills

Relate well with children

Ability to instruct two-year-olds

Education

High school degree or equivalent education

Job description

Job Details: MK Station Teacher Assistant (Floater)

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name MK Station Teacher Assistant (Floater)

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN667

Target Staff Type

Work Location

Work Location JAARS Waxhaw

FTE

FTE 0.200

Position Summary

Do you love working with young children ages three months to five years old? Do you have some time to give, but don’t want to become a regular teacher? Then consider becoming one of our much needed floater assistant teachers at the Missionary Kid (MK) Station Preschool and support our missionary families by loving their young ones. The Floater Teacher provides instructional support across various classrooms and grade levels as needed, filling in for regular teachers who are absent or unavailable. This role ensures continuity in student learning and supports the smooth operation of the school.
Provide a safe, developmentally-appropriate, and nurturing environment for children ages three months to five years old.

Position Responsibilities

• Provides instructional support across various classrooms and grade levels as needed, filling in for regular teachers who are absent or unavailable.
• Ensures continuity in student learning and supports the smooth operation of the school.
• If available, use prepared material from the regular teacher’s curriculum and keep to the class schedule. Otherwise, use the available resources to prepare lessons and crafts.
• Recognize and teach to each individual child’s needs and parents’ goals
• Assist children with activities of daily life (handwashing, eating, potty training or diapering)
• Maintain an attractive, well-kept, safe classroom that encourages children to create and explore

Position Requirements

• A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth
• Embracethevision, mission, and core values of JAARS
• High school degree or equivalent education
• Relate well with children
• Ability to support, engage, and provide age-appropriate instruction to two-year-olds
• Work experience in church nurseries/schools, day camps, or daycare settings preferred
• Availability and adequate energy to fulfill duties; Able to lift up to 35 pounds in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations
• Criminal background check, child safety interview, child safeguard review, and professional references required