- Salary
- $15 – $16/hr
- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Lindenwood Christian Church is seeking individuals passionate about working with children.
Job Summary:
- Assist the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, loving learning environment where children grow and feel accepted.
- They are responsible for implementing programs, goals, and classroom objectives and performing related work as required for children six (6) weeks to five (5) years old.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist Lead Teacher as directed, including working with children to develop language, motor, social, and cognitive skills.
- Supervise class in Lead Teacher's absence.
- Attend and participate in periodic staff meetings.
- Administer medication to children as per parents' instructions.
- Maintain good communication with parents by properly greeting them and their children in the morning and afternoon.
- Keep parents informed of the day's activities and accomplishments by completing daily activity reports.
- Feed and change babies/toddlers and perform cleaning duties as assigned by the Teacher.
- Handle accidents responsibly.
- Meet children's physical and emotional needs and set a good example for children to follow.
- Perform any other duties as instructed by the Director or Director of Life Center Ministries.
- Willing to be trained and obtain the required annual training.
- Must be available to work a full-time shift between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday-Friday, working a 9-hour shift with an hour unpaid lunch break.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Compassion and empathy.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Creative thinking.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least one year of experience with children is required.
- Current CDA/AA in Early Childhood Development preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Full-Time Benefits:
- Major medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Minimum of three weeks paid time off (vacation plus sick days) in addition to paid national holidays and paid days for unplanned school closures due to weather or utilities.
- 403B pension (no employer contribution).
- A life insurance policy is provided free of charge to all full-time employees.
- Paid training time.
- Paid CDA fees for qualified candidates, as well as a pay raise one month after completion of the online or in-person CDA program.
Other Benefits:
- Quarterly Employee Engagement celebrations.
- Annual retention bonus after one year of employment.
- Annual Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Eligible for monthly teacher recognition award (gift card).
Lindenwood Christian Church:
Lindenwood Christian Church is part of the Disciples of Christ (Christian Church), has a long history in Memphis, and is strategically located in Midtown, Memphis, TN. A vibrant and diverse congregation that worships in multiple styles each Sunday and provides Christian education, outreach, and mission opportunities throughout the week. The church operates a top-rate childcare program and programs that benefit the community.