Explore & Grow Summer Teacher |
Job Description

Responsible to: Ministry Director

Working Relationships:Explore & Grow Team

Scope of Position:The Summer Teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for the children in their classroom on a weekly basis. He or she is also responsible for maintaining a safe, nurturing and educational environment, while working cooperatively with parents and staff.

Time Commitment: Full Time/40 hours per week or Part Time/Up to 29 hours per week

Classification: Hourly, non-exempt

Typical Duties:

Oversee the planning and implementation of appropriate activities for the children each week in science, math, art, language, music, religion, motor development and multi-cultural projects.

Incorporate worship, Bible stories, and scripture into the classroom

Create a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment

Maintain discipline in the classroom while treating the children with kindness, dignity and respect (abiding by the Licensing Rules for Childcare Centers)

Set clear, fair and consistent limits for the children as outlined in the Parent Handbook

Help the children with conflict resolution strategies through modeling skills and problem-solving skills

Maintain appearance, dcor and safe learning environment for the classroom

Greet and engage in positive interactions with parents, children and other guests

Take attendance daily, including meal sheets, or delegate this to the Classroom Assistant

Eat meals together and interact with the children

Communicate with families daily on the electronic app.

Supervise the class on the playground, in the gym, at specials and on field trips.

Ensure that all state regulations are followed pertaining to the children and the classroom.

Attend required annual training and CPR.

Position Requirements:

Must have a love and willingness to serve children and their families.

Must be a committed Christian living a life of obedience to Christ.

Must be 18

CPR training, Blood Borne Training Annually

State required training and professional development

NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit Kentwood Community Church from assigning other work as needed.