Assistant Teacher (School Age Class)

Middletown Christian Schools - • Franklin, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Middletown Christian Early Learning Center is seeking an assistant teacher for their school-age class, which serves children from Kindergarten to 5th grade. The role involves coordinating and implementing educational curriculum, planning engaging activities, ensuring a safe and healthy classroom environment, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child development, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to work with various age groups within the center. This position requires spiritual maturity and adherence to the school's statement of faith and lifestyle agreement.

Requirements

• Must enjoy working with children K- 5 th grade.
• Publicly profess a faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Actively engage in the life and ministry of a church as a member.
• Believe and support the school’s statement of faith (Statement of Grace Baptist Church).
• Agree to abide by the Lifestyle Statement.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Must be trained within 90 days of hire in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid.
• Must clear full background check and pass health screening.
• Be able to lift 35 - 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
• Willing to work with any age in the ELC when needed.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement which includes 10 clock hours in specialized training.

Benefits

• Possible Part-time benefits if working 20 hrs/week or more and MAY include PTO and discount on tuition at ELC
• Full Time benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick/personal time and tuition discounts at ELC and MCS.
• Employee Referral Bonus
• All training is provided.
• We will cover the cost for CDA certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED