Job description

A preschool co-teacher for all classes is responsible for the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth and development of all children in their care. The co-teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with State Minimum Standards, CDC guidelines, Safe Sanctuaries, Fire Marshall Regulations, and any other mandated guidelines.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year experience in related childcare or educational field preferred, but not required.
• Good communication, problem solving, and priority setting skills; as well as maintaining an overall positive and professional attitude/disposition.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and implement educational activities. Utilize provided curriculum.
• Ability to make decisions on behalf of children and protect their wellbeing.
• Must be able to manage confidential information.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs., and in case of an emergency, a 40lb. child.
• As a team member, you are expected to
• Be punctual, arrive at work on time.
• Ask lead teachers and supervisors questions to clarify and understand information.
• Work with lead teacher and other team members in a spirit of cooperation and unity.
• Perform your duties with honesty and integrity.
• Strive for efficiency and accuracy in the service(s) you provide.
• Take pride in your work and the quality of service you provide.
• Take the initiative in your assigned duties.
• Be receptive to change and the continuing need for improvement.
• You will often be required to walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, or crawl.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists lead teacher to develop weekly plans and implement age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development in their care.
• Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth.
• Assists lead teacher in performing regularly scheduled developmental assessments of children. These assessments should be reported to the assistant director and director.
• Assists lead teacher to schedule and carry out parent-teacher conferences at appointed times of the school year to communicate developmental assessment results with parents.
• Provides responsive care to all children by adapting daily caregiving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group.
• Assists lead teacher in communicating daily schedules, routines, and class information with new and current families.
• Assists lead teacher in maintaining open and ongoing communication with parents, making sure to adhere to rules regarding confidentiality.
• Provides a classroom environment that encourages parent participation.
• Ensures that each family receives an opportunity to build strong, professional relationships and experience clear communication with teachers.
• Assists lead teacher in planning for and assisting children and families as needed during times of transition.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely documentation and plans as required by office, to include, but not limited to daily attendance, transitions, meals, diapering, and rest records.
• Completes and reports any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor.
• Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall wellbeing of the child.
• Reports all staffing and classroom concerns to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintains or exceeds required 12 hours of Continuing Education each school year.
• In accordance with our core values, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
• Staff must believe in and act in accordance with the Kids Korner core values and mission statement.
• Kids Korner is a ministry of GFUMC, and as such, teaches a Bible centered curriculum (ABeka). The person who fills this position must be able to teach this curriculum.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $9.75 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Guntersville, AL 35976: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Guntersville, AL 35976: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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