This position is responsible for assisting with the care and needs of each student in charge; spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Additionally, this person is responsible for assisting the teacher in creating an environment that is safe, organized, and effective for learning and growth. The Assistant Teacher is also responsible for maintaining a class environment and student/teacher interactions that are consistent with all Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Minimum Standards guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must supervise children at all times
• Develop students emotionally, spiritually, physically and socially
• Must be able to focus on the individual needs of each student while maintaining an overall atmosphere of learning and growth for the entire class
• Teach children social skills by modeling and nurturing good judgment and self-control
• Teach age-appropriate academic curriculum and encourage learning through play and interaction
• Maintain a clean and healthy learning environment, free of messes, clutter and hazardous objects
• Ensure that classroom appearance and environment reflect a standard of excellence
• Maintain training and certifications consistent with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Minimum Standards’ requirements
• When necessary, act as a liaison between parents and lead teacher
• Participate actively in field trips and on-site excursions ensuring a safe and engaging experience for children in care

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Child Development Associate Credential preferred
• Ability to complete 12 hours of pre-service training and additional 12 hours annual training in best practices and pedagogical skills
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification
• One year of daycare experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must demonstrate and maintain a working knowledge of the State Minimum Standards as outlined by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• Must possess innovative and creative thinking for curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and parent-communications
• Must demonstrate a clear passion for and calling to early childhood education
• Must be able to maintain professional relationships with leadership, team members, and parents
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of the mission, vision, and purpose of Kenneth Copeland Ministries and Eagle Mountain International Church

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to pull, push, stand, sit, stoop, bend, reach, move, carry children and equipment
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision
• Maintain a good attendance record

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Able to give and receive information, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans
• Understand vague and implicit instructions
• Be detailed, organized and communicative
• Task and goal oriented
• Able to multi-task
• Able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and react favorably in all work situations
• Be creative and innovative
• Able to manage time efficiently

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical nursery and classroom environment
• Daily transition from indoors to outdoors in varying weather conditions year-round
• On and off-site excursions, riding/driving ministry vehicles with children

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard nursery, school and office equipment, e.g. infant swing, bottle warmer, laminator, labeler, computer, print/copy/fax/scanner, calculator, telephone, video gaming system, etc.

OTHER:

• Born again believer and must adhere to the doctrines of this organization as upheld by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland and their appointed representatives
• Works well with others, as a team and according to Romans 16:17, not causing dissension, difficulties and divisions