ELC Teacher - Non-Lead

Assist the lead teacher in classroom instruction and help provide a loving, Christian environment for children in accordance with the Board-approved curriculum guides to fulfill the mission of Prince of Peace Christian School.

Responsibilities

• Follow course objectives and program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.
• Consider the needs of individual children, including their interests, special talents, and learning styles.
• Maintain order and safety in the classroom and on the playground.
• Counsel pupils when adjustment problems arise.
• Maintain and check the Parent Portal daily to keep parents informed of the student’s routine.
• Discuss pupil’s behavior and achievements with the lead classroom teacher and director.
• Perform diaper changes multiple times a day.
• Be available to attend meetings and training as required; assist with ELC on in-service days, holiday care days, and after-school care for staff children during meetings.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform the job competently during a probationary period of up to 90 days.
• Interact with courtesy, respect, and patience toward children, parents, and staff.
• Work as a team with the lead teacher and co-teachers.
• Substitute in other ELC classrooms when needed, if available.
• Be flexible and available to work assigned hours, including holiday care days.
• Earn a minimum of 24 clock hours of training per teaching year through approved professional growth opportunities (registration costs covered by ELC).
• Clean, sanitize, and store equipment, materials, and supplies daily.
• Complete Incident Reports regarding any injury to a child or self.

Requirements

• Active member of a Christian church.
• Minimum age of 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid certification required; must maintain recertification as necessary.
• Previous work experience demonstrating dependability, responsibility, and maturity.
• Experience working with young children in a school or similar educational setting.
• Must pass a background check with fingerprinting.

Qualifications

• Flexibility and patience in scheduling.
• Strong and growing prayer life and daily Christian servant leadership.
• Optimistic, positive, joy-filled, and a model of professional excellence.
• Professional conduct and appearance.
• Academically focused and proactive in preparations.
• Nurturing, patient, and understanding of child development stages.
• Engaging, visible, relational, and respected.
• Demonstrates integrity and executes duties with excellence.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to physically tend to students: talk, hear, use hands, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, sit, stand, and walk.
• Specific vision abilities include distance vision and peripheral vision.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Exposure to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.

Schedule

• Operating hours for ELC: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM year-round.
• Schedule is made to maintain room ratios during ELC open operating hours.
• May need to attend meetings at the beginning of the school year prior to the official start of school.