Early Education Teacher Assistant

Calvary Christian Academy•Boynton Beach, FL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

At Calvary Christian Academy Boynton Beach, which is a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment. This environment prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially, with a vision to reach our community and change our world. As a minister and staff member, our identity is reflected in both our actions and our being. The Preschool Teacher Assistant plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Calvary Christian Academy. This role is responsible for the care and supervision of children aged 2 to 4 years old. The assistant will follow the lead of the teacher and fulfill assigned tasks, which may include clerical duties, supervision, and class coverage as needed. Your passion and efforts will contribute to fostering Christian spiritual growth in students and directly impact Calvary Christian Academy's religious mission to 'make disciples' for Christ. The preschool assistant is directly responsible for collaborating with other assistants to ensure all physical, social, and emotional needs of children are met throughout the day. The TA is responsible for the care and supervision of all children in each assigned classroom within the program.

Requirements

Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ
Strong commitment to the philosophy and statement of faith of Calvary Chapel
Willing to live a life above reproach that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant
Loves to serve the Lord and people
Excellent interpersonal skills with regard to children, their parents, and colleagues
Love for children and a desire to see that they have the right relationship with Jesus Christ
Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, service, help, and exhortation
Good listening skills – listening with compassion and empathy
Organized and good at following schedules; time management skills
Able to multitask with many interruptions
Must be physically able to run after toddlers, carry squirming toddlers, or crawl/play on the floor with toddlers
Physical agility (able to bend, run, lift cots, and move classroom furniture)
Must be able to clean tables and floors and be able to tolerate disinfectants
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
High school or equivalent (Required)
Work authorization (Required)
Agrees to complete physical examination before entering the classroom
Agrees to complete mandatory DCF background screening through Broward County Licensing and Enforcement before entering the classroom

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Education/Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)
Florida Staff Credential or National CDA (Preferred)
45-Hour Childcare Certification completed (Preferred)
An educational background in early childhood is (Preferred)
Agrees to complete 10 hours of in-service in early childhood as per BCCLE

Responsibilities

Set up/break down classroom furniture to prepare for church services
Co-labor with other PreK assistants for the purpose of creating a nurturing spiritual, academic, and socially stimulating environment that furthers the mission of Calvary Christian Academy
Supervise and support children’s physical needs with assistance as needed
Provide assistance with snacks and lunches
Provide assistance and supervision for napping
Provide assistance with daily diapering or bathroom needs
Prepare daily reports for the parents of each child in the assigned classroom
Assist with behavior management of children in the classroom
Provide oral reports as per parent request
Provide required documentation of significant incidents or accidents
Ensure the safety and security of each child in the assigned classroom
Escort and monitor children when traveling to and from playgrounds
Follow cleaning procedures as designated by the Health Department of Palm Beach County