School Age Teacher - The Lake Church -$500 Sign on Bonus
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Arlington
Job DescriptionPOSITION PURPOSE A Lionheart Teacher has the primary responsibility for planning, organizing, and carrying out the selected developmental and spiritual programs for their classroom of children. POSITION OVERVIEW Job Title: Trailblazer Teacher (school age)Reports To: Academy DirectorCompensation: $15.00 - 18.00 per hour (rate is determined by experience and education)Job Classification: Full-time, Non-ExemptBenefits: Medical, vision, dental, FSA plans, PTO, 403(b) / Roth retirement savings plan, and more!Requirements: Criminal Background Check required, high school diploma.Start Date: Open until filledClassroom Tasks • Planning, supervising, and implementing the programs for the class in accordance with the Academy Director and curriculum coordinator and Community Director., • Maintaining an age-appropriate classroom learning environment, as required by the Academy Director. Independence in assuming responsibility for the efficient and satisfactory arrangement of interest areas, rooms, storage, and outdoor area; and the adjustment of temperature, light, and ventilation in the assigned classroom., • Supervising children by sight and sound at all times., • Guiding children towards desirable habits in eating, sleeping, personal hygiene, social development, emotional stability, self-dependence, self-control, and respect for authority., • Creating a warm and accepting environment for all children, families, visitors, and potential customers., • Sharing the Gospel and having spiritual conversations with the children in your classroom., • Maintaining ongoing communication with families that includes knowing their names and addressing each person by name every day., • Recognizing the individuality of each child and planning the program to assure each child’s success., • Demonstrating and teaching respect for diversity among children and adults., • Understanding the process of child development and relating that understanding to teaching., • Showing awareness of progress or lack of it in a child’s behavior, being alert to the total group even when dealing with a part of it., • Encouraging and guiding the expression of feelings, being a good listener, and assisting children in gaining confidence., • Guiding children in developing skills across all learning domains by teaching specific skills and giving children time to explore a variety of creative materials throughout each day., • Assisting children in problem-solving and guiding them through conflicts by teaching and modeling positive conflict resolution skills., • Assessing and observing children and using these observations to plan effective learning opportunities for each individual class and for the entire group., • Making proper requests, in a timely manner, for materials and supplies to facilitate the operation of classroom activities. Academy Tasks, • Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff and maintaining cleanliness of the individual classroom at all times., • Be available to give breaks to other staff when your kids are not in the building at school., • Know and plan for school breaks and summer club with provided materials., • Attending all staff meetings, training sessions, staff work days, parent conferences, parent open houses, graduation programs, and other special functions as scheduled by the Academy Director., • Maintaining current First-Aid and CPR certification during employment (this is a job requirement)., • Attending training seminars to aid in development of job skills and increase potential for growth., • Participating in an academy training event as a facilitator or co-facilitator bi-annually., • Participating in the larger early childhood community through attendance at conferences, volunteer service, and keeping a current membership in a local, state, or national early childhood organization., • Maintaining a thorough knowledge and close adherence to the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers, NAC accreditation standards, and the operating policies of Lionheart Children’s Academy. Critical Gifts, • Spiritual maturity - committed and passionate follower of Jesus Christ, • Willingness to share the Gospel and have spiritual conversations, • Desire to reach children and parents for Christ, • Friendliness and a warmth towards people, • Enjoy teaching and being with elementary age students, • Dependability and self-confidence, • Enthusiasm for teaching, • Bring the fun into your class, • Desire to growth and learn personally and professionally, • Comfortable having spiritual conversations with children and adults, • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, • An ability to evaluate self, • Be teachable and flexible, • A clear and well-modulated voice, • Self-starter, • Personal appearance that is neat and suitable for working with young children Essential Job Functions, • All staff in supervision of children must be:, • Able to see, hear and respond to children’s needs, emergencies and conflicts that might occur in a classroom, on playground, in bathrooms, and in common areas., • Able to lift 35-50 pounds from the floor to a waist high table 10-15 times daily., • Able to reach a child 20-30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the employee’s health., • Able to crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at the child’s level, sit on the floor, and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment., • Able to determine cognitive, social and physical needs of children and communicate in writing and verbally in the English language at a level that 90-95% of parents and other staff are able to understand and respond to., • Able to handle the stress, tension and exasperation that daily contact with many children and parents might bring., • Clearly create and implement a daily plan in your classroom, • Work with a team to plan and implement the Summer Club curriculumBackground, Experience, and Education, • At least 18 years of age, • Have a high school diploma or GED certificate required, • Early education BA, AA or CDA highly preferred for Teacher position, • Previous experience in a state licensed facility OR 24 hours of documented pre-service training required for a Teacher position