Child Development Center – 3’s Classroom Assistant Teacher

The Three's Classroom Assistant Teacher is responsible for aiding the lead teacher in the spiritual, social-emotional, physical, language and cognitive development of all children in their care, which may include infants, toddlers, and/or preschool age children.

They will also assist the lead teacher in developing relationships with families to engage and encourage parent participation in our program.

The Assistant Teacher will also be responsible for maintaining compliance with state regulations and working within the guidelines established by the personnel policies, operational procedures, and the parent’s handbook of the Center.

Essential Functions: 

• Support the lead teacher in creating and maintaining a developmentally appropriate, Christian classroom environment.
• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom setup, and implementation of daily activities that support children’s overall development.
• Supervise and actively engage children in learning, play, and daily routines (meals, toileting, rest, and safety).
• Maintain classroom management using positive and consistent discipline practices.
• Serve as lead teacher when needed.
• Communicate effectively with families, including daily reports and updates.
• Monitor and document children’s progress, behavior, and any concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Track attendance and assist with required documentation and reporting.
• Communicate needs, concerns, and maintenance issues to administration.

Qualifications: 

• Must be a Christian and live by high ethical and moral standards.
• Must have a basic love for children with commitment to a high quality standard of teaching.
• Must demonstrate evidence of emotional maturity and stability with the skills to make sound judgments during crisis situations.
• Must have the ability to get on the floor to interact with the children.
• Must have the ability to lift children.
• Must be 18 years old and a high school graduate.
• NCECC and must have at least two years’ experience in classroom as an assistant teacher or teacher’s aide.
• OR Five years of experience in classroom as an assistant teacher or teacher’s aide, and working toward obtaining NCECC.