Teacher – Summer Adventures

JOB SUMMARY

To provide a safe, nurturing, Christian educational learning environment for all children so that a greater understanding of God’s love can be portrayed. To serve as a camp leader in the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities in accordance with the program’s ministry goals and beliefs. To support the team in the ongoing activities of the Summer Adventures program in keeping with the policies and procedures established by Community Bible Church and the Early Childhood Ministry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Design and submit daily plans which reflect a learning environment supportive of age-appropriate needs of the children with a focus on their interest, developmental stages, and individual learning styles

· Prepare and carry out a regular schedule of activities for the assigned class

· Work with other camp leaders as a collective team and share in the task of planning and teaching

· Work according to the schedule outlined by the Early Childhood Director and maintain punctuality

· Attend classes, workshops, training programs, conferences, courses, and other training opportunities for personal or professional growth outlined and approved to include the required annual training hours per licensing

· Obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications

· Enrich the daily programming of Summer Adventures in a variety of ways, using the best methods of teaching and ministry available

· Maintain a clean, organized and age-appropriate classroom with a variety of daily learning opportunities in accordance with the curriculum guide that has been provided

· Perform all job duties outlined in accordance with the CBC Employee Handbook, the Summer Adventures Employee Handbook, and State Minimum Standards

· Participate in weekly field trips with children when scheduled

·  Any other duties as asked or assigned by the Early Childhood leadership

COMPETENCIES

· Professional manner and high energy level, exhibits a positive attitude

· Accepts new ideas, challenges and is highly motivated

· Comfortable interfacing with a diverse group of individuals and personalities

· Understands and demonstrates that their role is part of TEAM CBC and the Early Childhood Ministry

· Demonstrates productivity and punctuality

· Perpetually learns through a demonstration of open-mindedness

· Brings the organization up and avoids sideways energy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to do the following:

· Accept rotating duties as assigned which may include but are not limited to decorating hallway bulletin boards, supervising children during weekly staff meetings, assisting with car drop off/pick up lines, or sending notes to parents

· Sitting, walking, bending, reaching and occasional lifting 10-30 lbs

· Participation in occasional outdoor events/activities in the heat and occasional events/activities that require prolonged standing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Minimum education - High School Diploma/GED (camp leader)

· -Enrolled in a teacher assistant program through high school (camp assistant)

· Two (2) + years’ experience in working with children is preferred

· Knowledge of general office equipment and technology platforms – Internet, Google Drive, Microsoft Office

· Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification Preferred

· First Aid Certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duties are performed in a childcare/classroom setting with occasional outside events/activities that require prolong standing. The environment may be fast-paced and hectic at times. Therefore, it is essential that the employee can effectively handle the normal anxieties associated with the job and manage multiple activities in a childcare setting.

OTHER DUTIES

· Must exemplify CBC core values of Honor, Hospitality, Hustle, High Capacity and Humility

· CBC Member, genuine desire to serve God and the Church

· Must live life beyond reproach 1 Timothy 3

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