On-Call Christian Preschool Assistant (Flexible Schedule)

Cherry Hills Christian School; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Hills Christian School in Littleton, CO, is seeking a Preschool Substitute Teacher's Assistant to join our Christ-centered early childhood team. The role supports classroom learning under the director of preschool, with flexible on-call hours Aug–May and a pay rate of $19.00 per hour.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a growing faith, reliability, and a cooperative spirit, ready to assist teachers, engage with families, and uphold school policies.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and it should be evident in both the personal and professional life
• Must agree to the mission statement, values, and faith statement
• Must be able to uphold and support the mission statement, values, and faith statement
• Ability to meet additional state requirements including: fingerprinting, background check, immunization and health requirements
• Ability to fulfill the requirements outlined on the State of Colorado Professional Development Information System
• Maintain requirements for 15 hours of continuing education each year as well as other required training
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred or willingness to take Early Childhood classes required by the Department of Early Childhood Education: ECE 101 and ECE 102 or 103
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Must have a flexible attitude with a servant's heart
• Must have flexible schedule to accommodate last minute requests

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in facilitating the learning environment and implementing daily lesson plans
• Assist the teacher in implementing positive, age-appropriate classroom management and discipline procedures
• Along with the teacher, facilitate small group learning experiences for the children, assisting the teacher in assessing children's ongoing growth/progress as needed
• Attend all staff meetings, staff in-services and special events as required by the Director
• Understand and implement all building emergency procedures and state regulations regarding the care and education of young children
• Connect relationally with children and parents during drop-off/pick-up, greeting each child and introducing yourself
• Assist in caring for a child's special needs, such as tying shoes, consoling, encouraging and administering minor first aid
• Represent Cherry Hills Christian in a favorable and professional manner
• Pray for the children and families you serve
• Is knowledgeable about Cherry Hills Christian policies and procedures and assists with day-to-day operations
• Assists in overseeing the maintenance of a clean, safe environment for school operations
• Help staff, students and volunteers function efficiently and effectively
• Respects professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about children, parents or staff
• Perform other related, similar or logical duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Servant leadership

Flexible schedule

Strong relationship with Jesus Christ

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

ECE 101/102/103 or equivalent (required if not degree)

Job description

Cherry Hills Christian School in Littleton, CO, is seeking a Preschool Substitute Teacher's Assistant to join our Christ-centered early childhood team. The role supports classroom learning under the director of preschool, with flexible on-call hours Aug–May and a pay rate of $19.00 per hour.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a growing faith, reliability, and a cooperative spirit, ready to assist teachers, engage with families, and uphold school policies.