Day School Teacher - Floater

Park Cities Baptist Church•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position will serve as a team member of the PCBC Day School. This position is responsible for maintaining all program standards including those of Park Cities Baptist Church, and Texas Department of Family and Protective and Regulatory Services. Accepts temporary work assignments with all age groups, including children’s personal care, hygiene, learning activities, specialized programs, and positive guidance. The Floater / Permanent Substitute will work under general supervision of the Day School Director with some demand for independent judgment and action.

Requirements

Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect: Acceptance without reservation of the PCBC Day School Doctrinal beliefs, A strong clear Christian testimony, A mature, godly spirit, A person of faith and prayer
Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect: A lifestyle of biblical integrity, A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness, The ability to listen and respond to counsel.
Must have organizational skills to keep an orderly and clean learning environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
The ability to use a computer for the purpose of completing training courses.
Standing and walking for sustained periods of time; moving about on foot for lecturing and monitoring students in the classroom, as well as throughout the building and playground.
Stooping, crouching, crawling, and kneeling---ability to assist young children with physical needs, i.e., changing diapers and assisting a child in the restroom.
Climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting --- ability to pick up small children as needed as well as for classroom setup purposes, lifting children to a changing station (20-30 pounds).
Patience while working with young children with a wide variety of challenging behaviors and learning styles, diverse families, and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma, bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Elementary Education or a Child Development associate degree or other related degree.

Responsibilities

Maintain Texas Minimum Standards
Must complete 24 hours of required yearly training outlined by the Texas Health & Human Services Department plus additional Pre-Service Training if needed.
Obtain a CPR certification and first aid training every two years.
Obtain a valid Food Handlers certification every two years.
Abide by Positive Guidance and Discipline Methods according to Texas Minimum Standards
Organize and participate in indoor/outdoor activities, such as games, gardening, and gross motor play, utilizing the indoors or outdoors for teaching opportunities that are age appropriate.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Demonstrate enthusiasm and show pleasure in working with and caring for young children.
Promptly care for the physical needs of the children.
Show respect to and relate positively towards children and adults.
Ensure classrooms have the supplies and resources ready at the start of each day.
Document the occurrence of significant accidents/incidents and notify the Day School Director immediately.
Other duties as assigned by the Director.