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CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER - Classroom/Center Assistant - Summer

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!  

Must be a student of Andrews University. 

Qualifications summary



Duties and responsibilities

• Provide basic needs for children

• Assist with additional tasks including meal distribution, trash removal, basic cleaning and dishwashing. 



• 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



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.