Explore & Grow Before and After School Teacher

Explore & Grow Before and After School Teacher |
Job Description


Responsible to: Ministry Director

Working Relationships: Explore & Grow Team


Scope of Position: The Before and After School 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


Split Shift: 6:30am-10:30am and 2pm-6pm Monday through Friday

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, décor 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
• Communicate with families daily on the electronic app.
• Supervise the class on the playground and in the gym.
• 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.