JOB PURPOSE: To provide a warm, nurturing, safe, and loving environment in which children can grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Models Behavior:

• Relates joyfully and sensitively to children

• Prays with and for others

• Acknowledges and respects others’ feelings

• Works cooperatively with others

• Encourages good behavior and corrects inappropriate behavior

• Builds and strengthens positive relationships with others

Provides Instruction:

• Assists with implementation of curriculum in accordance with mission, purpose, and philosophy of ECM, assisting lead teacher, under supervision of director

• Works cooperatively with his or her co-teacher

• Work together with lead teacher to keep current assessment on children in classroom

• Communicates with families regarding children’s daily progress

• Follows lead teacher’s substitute plans when lead is absent

• Is aware of and complies with policies adopted by board and Staff Handbook

• Attends staff meetings and functions of the Early Childhood Ministry

• Participates in professional growth activities

• Uses good judgment to handle crisis situations and use supervision constructively

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, Center Hours are 6:30 am -5;30 pm, scheduled hours will vary

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Be certified in First Aid and CPR or willing to obtain

• Must meet state education criteria to work as a lead teacher in Wisconsin (per DCF 251: Group Child Care Centers)

• Must have experience working with young children in an educational setting

Other Preferred Qualities:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

• State Licensed Teacher Certification

• Registry Level of 6 or Higher