Day School Assistant Teacher

Job Title:

Assistant Teacher

Department:

PCBC Day School

Start Date:

August 2024

Reports To:

Director of PCBC Day School

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt

Position Type:

Part-Time (August – May)

Principal Function:

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, Texas Department of Health, and Human Services. The Teacher will work under general supervision of the Lead Teacher and Day School Director with some demand for independent judgment and action.

Job Description

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain students learning results by providing verbal instructional feedback; positive coaching; counseling, and disciplining students; planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results.
• Establish and adjust course outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals, modifying plans based on student diagnostic and assessment procedures.
• Organize and participate in outside activities, such as games, gardening, and gross motor play, utilizing the outdoors for teaching opportunities.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by being a member of the Early Childhood Christian Network.
• Assist the PreK lead teacher by recording, documenting learning accomplishments and behavior.
• Help parents by regularly providing academic information; suggesting available educational and social resources; promptly addressing parents’ concerns; answering questions and requests.
• Work with the PCBC Day School Director in implementing the PCBC Day School curriculum.
• Review professional publications staying abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
• Obtain a CPR certification and first aid training every two years.
• Must complete 24 hours of required yearly training outlined by the Texas Health & Human Services Department
• Maintain Texas Minimum Standards
• Abide by Positive Guidance and Discipline Methods according to Texas Minimum Standards
• Obtain a valid Food Handlers certification every two years.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with the PCBC / PCBC Day School COVID-19 Response Plan and procedures.
• 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.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and show pleasure in working with and caring for young children.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Influenza vaccine is highly recommended at the onset of flu season and the COVID-19 vaccine is highly recommended, but not required at this time.
• Must have organizational skills to keep an orderly and clean learning environment.
• 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 needs.
• Climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting --- ability to pick up small children as needed as well as for classroom setup purposes; occasional lifting between 20-40 pounds.
• The work environment is primarily indoors, in a classroom, and will also include an outdoor classroom environment with intermittent hot and cold weather.
• Working with young children requires the ability to work with a wide variety of challenging behaviors and learning styles, diverse families, and co-workers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Elementary Education
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or an early elementary classroom setting.
• Sound written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage in a professional, hospitable, and courteous manner.
• Proficient understanding and ability to use computer technology for the purpose of online virtual learning, lesson planning, writing, and completing training courses.
• Strong work ethic with team attitude.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Be a believer in Jesus Christ and committed to a lifestyle of following and knowing Him.
• Be a worshipper of the Living God, determined to worship Him in spirit and truth.
• Be involved in ongoing discipleship for spiritual growth and encouraging those around you to do the same.
• Be committed to the mission of the church to lead all generations to love Jesus.
• A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness
• The ability to listen and respond to counsel.
• Be a person of integrity and honor in all matters in and out of the church.
• Be dedicated to excellence in all that is done in the church to the glory of God.