- Salary
- $16 – $23/hr
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
The LifeFamily Learning Center values the need for compassionate, nurturing childcare! We are all about providing a program that will help children thrive and become healthy and happy students. We are fully licensed and certified in early childhood education with a commitment to providing loving care for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Our programs provide safe classroom environments, highly qualified teachers, and engaging lessons to help children improve their social skills, motor skills, and self-confidence.
Job Description:
The Lead/Asst Teacher is responsible for helping children prepare for school both academically and socially by using age-appropriate lesson plans, selecting effective developmental materials for the classroom, and utilizing positive behavior reinforcement. Must be willing and able to work with children 6 weeks-5 years old
Qualifications:
Responsibilities & Duties:
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NOTE: This job description is meant to be general in nature. Specific duties may be required that are not mentioned. Teamwork is a core value of LifeFamily and it is important to continue in that spirit. As our Church and ministry grows, other responsibilities may be required and added.
LifeFamily is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Job Description:
The Lead/Asst Teacher is responsible for helping children prepare for school both academically and socially by using age-appropriate lesson plans, selecting effective developmental materials for the classroom, and utilizing positive behavior reinforcement. Must be willing and able to work with children 6 weeks-5 years old
Qualifications:
- 18 years or older
- 2+ years of Childcare experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Pass Fingerpriting and Background Check
- CPR, First Aid Certified
- Be available to work during the hours of Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm
** We are seeking Teachers who have a personal relationhsip with Jeus Christ and are passionate about leading bible lessons, prayer, and sharing the love of Christ with childrem.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Opening/Closing duties, depending on schedule
- Meet children and families cordially, addressing any parent concerns as they arrive
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom
- Be familiar with Child Care Regulation Minimum Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Texas Rising Star
- Create lesson plans with developmentally appropriate practices for your age group and post them weekly or bi-weekly
- Prepare activities throughout the day
- Guide and discipline children according to center’s policies, in a positive and encouraging way, promoting their self-esteem, and supporting their healthy social-emotional development
- Perform disinfecting & hygiene steps as posted
- Supervise children during restroom breaks, naptime (if applicable), during transitions, and during arrival/departure
- Be familiar with and able to fill out all forms used in the classroom: lesson plans, incident and illness reports, permission to administer medicine, and children assessment
- Keep accurate count of children and relay that information at any requested time, ensuring ratios are maintained
- Always engage with children, encouraging and facilitating their learning
- Keep track of supplies needed for the room and inform Director
- Keep track of supplies needed for each child and inform parents as needed
- Provide a daily individual report to parents
- Meet with parents and discuss child information in a professional manner
- Maintain a good rapport with families, responding to their inquiries and requests timely, and reporting or consulting with Director as needed
- Stay with children at pick-up times if parents are running late – a fee of $1 per minute late might be charged and should be paid in cash by the parent to the teacher in charge
- Report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect as mandated by Child Protective Service
- Limit the use of cell phones to a minimum or in case of emergency, require a floater to supervise the room to answer call
- Perform fire and storm drills as required by state laws
- Coordinate and help supervise Assistant Teachers and Floaters working in the classroom
BENEFITS:
Health/Dental/Vision
PTO
Generous amount of paid holiday/school closures
Health/Dental/Vision
PTO
Generous amount of paid holiday/school closures
Signature: Date:
Printed Name:
NOTE: This job description is meant to be general in nature. Specific duties may be required that are not mentioned. Teamwork is a core value of LifeFamily and it is important to continue in that spirit. As our Church and ministry grows, other responsibilities may be required and added.
LifeFamily is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Skills
CPR
