Childcare Assistant Teacher

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.