Toddler Teacher - part time

Grow with Grace Learning Center is a privately owned Christian preschool in Casa Grande caring for children 1-5 years old. We have a very good reputation in the community for being a high quality early education learning center. You can learn about our program on our website, www.gwgrace.com.

We are seeking to hire a part time morning Toddler Assistant Teacher for our 1-2 year old class. The anticipated schedule would be 30 hours/week, Monday-Friday 8:00-2:00, but could change based on the needs of the program. **All staff are required to sign an agreement with our Statement of Faith which can be found on our website, www.gwgrace.com**

**A minimum of 6 months verifiable experience in a licensed facility or school is required. Babysitting, nanny services, in-home childcare, or church nursery work does not meet the qualifications and will not be accepted as prior experience.**

The responsibilities will include:

• Supervise children as well as engage in activities with children.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing the lesson plan and curriculum. Provide creative input into classroom design and art projects.
• Give the children loving care and attention.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and families.
• Clean the classroom by sweeping, washing tables and toys, taking out trash, and any cleaning tasks needed to keep the classroom clean and neat.
• Ensure the physical environment and health/safety standards are in full compliance with state licensing regulations.
• Be willing to help where needed for the successful operation of the program.
• Must be flexible and able to adjust to change as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to support the program, including attending staff meetings and maintaining required continuing education hours.
• Complete 30 hours of continuing education each year.

Qualifications:

• A signed agreement with our Statement of Faith is required. Our Statement of Faith is found on our website, www.gwgrace.com
• Minimum 6 months experience working in a licensed facility or school required. Babysitting, nanny, in-home childcare or church nursery care is not recognized as experience and does not meet the qualifications.
• Must provide a copy of a high school diploma or GED.
• CPR and First Aide Certification or the ability to get the certification within 90 days of starting.
• Current fingerprint clearance card or the ability to get one prior to start date.
• Pass a state background check prior to starting work.

Please DO NOT stop by the Center or call. Please respond through the posting website only. EOE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Application Question(s):

• How much experience do you have working in a licensed childcare program or at a school?

License/Certification:

• Fingerprint clearance card (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Casa Grande, AZ 85122 (Required)

Work Location: In person