Early Childhood - Floater at Northside Kids Academy

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummaryNorthside Kids Academy seeks to nurture and stimulate the growth of children in a fun Christ centered environment that focuses on these five areas of child development. Spiritually: to foster the development of Christian values by experiencing God's love in Bible stories, prayer, and music.Socially: to facilitate the development of relationships characterized by caring, sharing and trust.Emotionally: to encourage a positive self-image, recognition of feelings and the learning of self-control.Intellectually: to stimulate growth and critical thinking in all age-appropriate academic subjects, maintaining a non-competitive, fun-filled setting. Physically: to promote healthy eating and exercise habits, and to enhance the learning of age appropriate developmental tasks and self-careNorthside Kids Academy strives to be advocates for all children, families, and educators within our community and beyond as we lead by example to have a positive impact on the future of our youngest citizens, families, and the field of early childhood education.The Teacher Assistant supports Northside Kids Academy by helping the Teachers and the Director create an environment that develops the whole child. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.DutiesChild development: As stated above, Teachers and Teacher Assistants should focus on these five areas of childhood development.Spiritually: to foster the development of Christian values by experiencing God's love in Bible stories,prayer, and music. Socially: to facilitate the development of relationships characterized by caring, sharing and trust Emotionally: to encourage a positive self-image, recognition of feelings and the learning of self-control Intellectually: to stimulate growth and critical thinking in all age-appropriate academic subjects, maintaining a non-competitive, fun-filled setting Physically: to promote healthy eating and exercise habits, and to enhance the learning of age-appropriatedevelopmental tasks and self-care.Communication Staff, communicate with parents and guardians about their child's day, progress, and concerns.They also communicate with other staff members to plan activities and events.Safety All staff ensure the safety of children by keeping the environment clean and free of hazards.Daily needs Staff help children with daily needs like feeding, toileting, and rest.Behavior Staff are to encourage good manners and positive behavior in children.Identifying problems Staff need to be able to identify signs of developmental or emotional problems in children and bring them to the attention of parents.Adapting teaching Staff should adapt their teaching methods and materials to meet the learning stylesand interests of children.Record keeping Staff work together to keep records of children's interests, routines, and progress, andshare this information with parents and administrators.Professional Development All Staff are required to attend training, educational conferences, and staff meetings to improve their professional competence.RequirementsAs a faith based program we are looking for Christian Early Childhood Educators that regularly attend and are involved in a local church. Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.High energy.Ability to work well with others.Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills. An understanding of child development.Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.Must clear full background check and must pass health screening. Check out our website mynorthside.church for more information.BenefitsWe offer up to 14 days of PTO after 90 days of employment.