Weekend Bible Study Writing Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Description

This role operates under the supervision of the Preschool Director and is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in developing and implementing a program of activities that promotes the social and emotional development of skills and academic achievements. An assistant teacher must have an understanding of team ministry and an attitude that exemplifies working as one within the school ministry.

Each assistant teacher embraces opportunities to witness a Christian faith to the school family, community and each other. Each teacher is regularly involved in Christian worship and Bible study.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include the illustrative list of tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics performed

by assistant teachers in this position of ministry.

Tasks

• Models God's unconditional love in respectful nurturing of each unique child.
• Assist Lead Teacher in implementing the daily program of activities based on principles of child development and in accordance with the program's curriculum.
• Responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher with the full implementation of curriculum objectives, policies, and procedures in daily operations.
• Establishes and maintains fair and just standards for student behavior needed to achieve an effective and safe learning environment.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in maintaining accurate, complete and legible records as required by law and school policy.
• Follow guidelines for health, sanitation and safety as outlined by Kansas Department of Health Rules of License.
• Establishes and functions as a ministry team member with other staff members, administration and the general school community.
• Displays an understanding and willingness to participate in school ministry.
• Actively participates in Christian congregation life through worship, Bible study and similar opportunities.
• Maintains professional competence.
• Attend required staff and prayer meetings.
• Performs other related, similar or logical duties as required or assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Assistant teacher supervises students in the classroom, on the school campus and off-campus at school related

activities. Assistant teacher may also monitor the activities of classroom volunteers.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a school setting. The noise level is moderate. The physical demands described are

representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and/or listen. The employee must often walk short distances, sometimes over uneven terrain.

Requirements

• Knowledge and belief in Jesus Christ as their Savior, living and sharing that love with others.
• Knowledge that each child is a unique individual and special gift of God.
• Knowledge of developmental stages of children and appropriate expectations for each age.
• Skill in facilitating learning experiences that support curriculum goals and objectives.
• Skills in effective classroom management.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, their parents, the school administration and fellow colleagues.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to changing priorities with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to witness and live as a Christian, in faith.

Qualifications

• Professing Christian who actively attends an evangelical church
• CDA, Bachelor's degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field
• Strong knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to meet Kansas licensing requirements (background check, health requirements)
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)