Early Childhood Associate Teacher

STATUS:

• Full-time-12 month Employee

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interact with Children - uses appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline; models appropriate behavior; treats all children with dignity and respect
• Supervision - continuously monitors the children at all times to ensure safety, especially during outside play
• Curriculum - Assists Lead Teacher with preparation and implementation of developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support the Credo and Mission of Trinity School for Children
• Communication - Maintains open communication with teachers and administrators; maintains confidentiality of program and client-related information
• Classroom Maintenance - Helps to maintain a clean and organized learning environment; sanitizes all surfaces, equipment/toys
• Collaboration - Interacts and maintains positive relationships with children, parents, teachers, and administrators; flexible with the ability to work in a demanding work environment; cooperates successfully with others
• Physical - able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit on the floor, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Professional Development - Works with the Early Childhood Director to discuss professional development opportunities; assumes responsibility for own professional development
• Understands and implements values of the Trinity educational philosophy and abides by the Employee Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• HS diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children infant-preschool age; preferred
• Must complete a satisfactory criminal background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing
• Must complete the Basic 40 Hours training, required by licensing for Early Childhood within 11 months of date of hire
• Maintains a warm and friendly personality
• Willingness to be flexible to achieve the goals of the EC Program