Part-Time Teacher’s Aide at Emmanuel Faith Community Church – Escondido, California

In a Sentence:

The Part-Time Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting teachers in the planning of weekly lessons, actively supervising, and the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum, for children enrolled in EFCC Preschool, by partnering with parents and families in guiding preschoolers to honor God by living like Jesus.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff.
• Set up age-appropriate activities indoors and outdoors to promote social, physical, cognitive, creative, self-concepts, and spiritual growth
• Prepare morning and afternoon snacks.
• Support classroom teachers with the implementation of the curriculum.
• Utilize classroom materials and routines as resources to provide an environment that promotes learning and is appropriate to the development levels, interests, and special talents of the child
• Create a safe and healthy environment and maintain cleanliness (including toys/materials).
• Responsible for constant visual supervision of children at-all-times.
• Provide coverage for breaks and planning time of staff.
• Implement rules and practices that provide and foster discipline in the child
• Maintain an open friendly relationship with staff, volunteers and parents
• Participate in staff meetings and other required trainings, an occasional evening or weekend may be required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Job Skills/Abilities:

1. Communication
   1. Convey information effectively, gracefully, and accurately to children and adults
   2. Awareness and understanding of others’ reactions to situations and adjusting actions in relation to them
   3. Giving full and appropriate attention to what others are saying
   4. Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate
   5. Knowledge of early childhood education developmentally appropriate practices
2. Other
   1. Works a schedule and receives time off and other benefits as outlined in the Emmanuel Faith Community Church Employee Handbook, Version Date: July, 2025.
   2. Serves on committees as assigned.
   3. Is flexible, self-motivated, has a passion for infant, toddler & preschool age children, and a comprehensive understanding of their needs and development.

Training & Development:

• Is willing to develop professionally as well as personally and spiritually by personal study, attending seminars, classes, retreats etc.

Classification

• PT Exempt

Reports To:

• Preschool Director

Direct Reports:

• Preschool Director

Time Commitment: (Examples)

20-29 hours/week, plus or including:

• Special programs
• Monthly events to help reach and grow students.
• Participation in Preschool staff meetings, Back to school night, etc.

Qualifications: (Examples)

• Commitment to EFCC’s Statement of Faith, Mission, & Values.
• Preferred -at least 12 semester units of coursework in child development or early childhood education. Minimally -at least 6 semester units of coursework in child development or early childhood education.
• Is flexible, self-motivated, has a passion for preschool age children and a basic understanding of their needs and development.
• Complete EMSA certified First Aid and CPR training and keep current
• Complete Physical with clearance to work in an early childhood classroom, negative TB test, Proof of Immunizations (specifically Pertussis, Measles) and Annual Proof of Influenza vaccine (or statement declining)
• Complete and pass CDSS Mandated Reporter Certification.
• Agree to a background check and fingerprinting according to Ca. State Law