CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER - Assistant Teacher - 2022/2023

Job Classification

Student-Regular

Position summary

We are seeking individuals to join our team to supervise and cultivate a safe and loving environment that is conducive to growth and learning. Varying shifts and flexibility with tons of fun with the best kids in Berrien Springs! Gain valuable experience at a year-round job you can keep for your entire time at Andrews! The Center is open 6:35 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday and 6:35 am - 4:30 pm Friday and we need staff for the all shifts.

Must be a student of Andrews University and able to work during the 2022-2023 school year.

Qualifications summary

• Must be 18 years of age

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED

• Must have current Michigan child care fingerprint/background check or will get fingerprint/background check.

• Must have current CPR/First Aid Certification or will to get CPR/First Aid.

• Must be a student of Andrews University

Duties and responsibilities

Provide basic needs for children

• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities

• Use various leaning methods such as stories, games and drawing to intellectually stimulate children.

• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents

• Work with young children to teach basic skills such as colors, letter and number recognition, shapes, social skills and personal hygiene

• Manage activities, imaginative play, bathroom breaks, meals and rest time

• Introduce children to new age-appropriate hobbies

• Clean and sanitize all toys and play areas

• Monitor and gently correct children’s behavior and adapt to the various needs of children and parents

• Have patience and compassion suitable for working with young children

• Have the spirit of flexibility and a Christ-like attitude in all that they say and do

Supervisory responsibilities

May supervise student workers, as determined by the Director

Qualifications

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

Must be comfortable interacting with parents and teachers

Must love children.

Physical demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting,

carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and

significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 25% walking, and 70% standing. The job is performed under

some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.