Assistant Teacher

Smith Memorial Daycare Center

Assistant Teacher Job Description

This position works with lead teachers to provide high quality childcare services in classrooms serving children between 2 and 5 years of age.

Smith Memorial Childcare Center is Kalispell's oldest and longest-running licensed childcare provider and a ministry of Epworth United Methodist Church. As a ministry of the church, we are able to provide the highest level of care at a lowered cost to families. Our church culture is welcoming, inclusive, and open to all people.

Qualifications:

• Must be 16
• Pass a background check
• Provide proof of immunizations (MMR and Tdap/TD booster within the last 10 years)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support lead teachers in all aspects of caring for the children
• Engage and support children
• Strong communication skills with children, families, Director and coworkers
• Maintain a neat and tidy classroom
• Help with general housekeeping duties
• Inspect and ensure safety of classroom and playground equipment
• Work together as a supportive team member
• Participate in professional state trainings and course work to meet licensing requirements
• Attend required staff meetings
• Assist in all areas that the program has a need for at the Director’s discretion
• Abide by the personnel policies in the employee handbook
• Carry out all policies and procedures of Smith Memorial Daycare Center
• Ability to follow instructions
• Demonstrates flexibility in routine, but follows structure appropriately

Physical Requirements:

• Demonstrates ability to meet physical demands of the job (I.e., lifting, carrying, moving, cleaning, sitting, bending, kneeling, crawling, go up and down stairs easily, etc.)
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds
• Employee time spent: Standing 60%, Walking 20%, Sitting 20%

Minimum Requirements:

• First Aid/CPR Certified in Infant/Child Adult - must be certified prior to start date
• Ability to pass a background check
• Subject to a minimum of 16 hours of annual Early Childhood within 30 days of hire
• Ongoing training - 16 hours of training annually - training is online or in classes
• Fingerprinting required prior to start date
• Three (3) references required

Safety:

• Adhere to safety policies and practices, food safety guidelines, universal safety precautions and other ongoing safety training

Reports to: Director

FLSA: Non- exempt

Employment Status: Part-time, hourly 1:00PM-5:30PM

Hours:

Salary Range: $15.00 to $19 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Preference to candidates already on the ECP Registry with early childhood experience.

Possibility of advancement to Lead Teacher Position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person