Teacher for Nursery Age (0-2)

JAARS, Inc.; Waxhaw (NC); Hybrid; USD 8,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

JAARS in Waxhaw, NC seeks a compassionate Teacher for Nursery Age (0-2) to provide a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for a small class. The role is part-time (FTE 0.300) and focuses on guiding early social, physical, and spiritual growth within a church-based setting.

Responsibilities include planning engaging activities, supervising assistants, maintaining a clean, safe classroom, and documenting each child's progress while partnering with families in line with JAARS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to relate well with infants and toddlers.
• Background check, child safety interview, and references required.

Responsibilities

• Plan development activities across social, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual domains.
• Create a safe, engaging learning environment using available resources.
• Supervise and guide assistant teachers and maintain staff-to-child ratios.
• Document each child’s needs, development, strengths, and interests.
• Assist children with daily activities (handwashing, eating, restroom use).

Skills

Child development

Classroom management

Staff supervision

Spiritual guidance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details: Teacher for Nursery Age (0-2)

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Teacher for Nursery Age (0-2)

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN1096

Target Staff Type

Work Location

Work Location JAARS Waxhaw

FTE

FTE 0.300

Position Summary

To help provide a safe, developmentally appropriate, and nurturingenvironment for a class of 0 to 2 year old children.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan for the development of the whole child by choosing activities in all areas—social, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual
• Enable a positive learning environment by creative use of all available resources
• Provide a balanced program of quiet, sensory experiences and vigorous activities that stimulate their development
• Recognize and teach to each individual child’s needs and parents’ goals
• Assist children with activities of daily life (handwashing, eating, and restroom use)
• Plan opportunities to test ideas and practice new skills
• Create and maintain an attractive, well-kept, safe classroom that encourages children to create and explore
• Regularly clean and check over toys and equipment to see that they are functioning properly
• Supervise, train, and guide assistant teachers and maintain staff-to-child ratios
• Document individual child’s needs, development, strengths, and interests

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
• Embrace vision, mission, and core values of JAARS
• Have a high school degree or equivalent education
• Ability to relate well with children in order to support, engage, and provide age-appropriate instruction to infants and toddlers
• Availability and adequate energy to fulfill duties
• Work experience in church nurseries/schools, day camps, or daycare settings preferred
• 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