Toddler Assistant Teacher

The Academy at Englewood Baptist Church•Rocky Mount, NC

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About The Position

The Toddler Assistant Teacher assists the Lead Teacher in developing and implementing classroom activities that support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development. The position follows Environmental Rating Scales, NAEYC best-practice standards, and the policies and procedures of The Academy at Englewood Baptist Church and Englewood Baptist Church. Duties are carried out under the direction of the Lead Teacher and Preschool Director. The role supports the church and academy’s mission, philosophy, core values, and objectives; helps maintain records and complete routine reports; participates in staff meetings and professional development; and contributes to a safe, engaging indoor and outdoor learning environment. The assistant also supports classroom staff, routine health and sanitation practices, new-staff orientation, family involvement, and positive relationships with children, families, coworkers, and church staff. The position includes ministering to children and families as needs arise and reporting significant ministry concerns to designated leadership.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in an early childhood classroom setting.
Ability to relate positively to young children, parents, and staff.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully as a team member.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate Christian values that support the goals and objectives of The Academy at Englewood Baptist Church and Englewood Baptist Church.
Able to lift 30 pounds.
Able to walk, squat or kneel, sit on the floor, see, hear, and speak with children to ensure their health and safety.
Able to spend time outdoors daily in all seasons of weather.

Responsibilities

Support the mission, philosophy, core values, and objectives of The Academy at Englewood Baptist Church and Englewood Baptist Church.
Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the daily program of activities based on child-development best practices, the school’s philosophy, and its curriculum.
Assist in maintaining records of each child’s progress and development for planning and regulatory compliance.
Participate in staff meetings, center activities, and staff development.
Assist the Lead Teacher in reviewing each child’s progress and developing written plans to promote optimal growth and development.
Complete required annual professional development training in a timely manner.
Help maintain a safe, hands-on, engaging, aesthetically pleasing indoor and outdoor environment that respects other church ministries.
Provide day-to-day supervision and support to the classroom team, including teachers and substitutes.
Assist with daily health and sanitation expectations for routine care needs.
Assist the Preschool Director with orientation and training for new staff, substitutes, and volunteers.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, families, children, and church staff.
Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs, and use that information to facilitate learning and growth.
Assist the Lead Teacher with routine reports required for regulatory compliance and adherence to academy policies and procedures, including incident reports, medication forms, and sleep charts.
Assist the Administrative Team and Lead Teacher in implementing parent-involvement activities.
Perform other duties as required and assigned.
Conduct oneself professionally and in a Christ-like manner.
Minister to children and families as needs arise and report significant ministry concerns to the Preschool Director, Administrative Team, or Pastor.