Afternoon Childcare Assistant Teacher - Infant Class 6 weeks - 6 months

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Join Our Team as a Joyful Assistant Teacher!

Do you love working with children and being part of a team that makes learning fun and meaningful? Trinity Lutheran Academy is looking for a warm, energetic, and dependable Assistant Teacher to join our Christ-centered preschool community!

As an Assistant Teacher, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where our little learners can grow and thrive. You’ll support the Lead Teacher in bringing exciting educational activities to life, build strong relationships with children and families, and help make each day feel special in our classroom.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Helping create a loving and safe space where children feel valued and heard
• Supporting fun, hands-on learning activities that spark curiosity and creativity
• Observing and documenting children’s interests and progress
• Communicating positively with families and team members
• Assisting in the daily classroom routine and maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Supporting our school’s Christian values and nurturing each child’s unique spirit

What We’re Looking For:

• A team player who’s kind, patient, and enthusiastic
• Someone who enjoys children and is excited to help them learn and grow
• A great communicator who’s ready to partner with staff and families
• Willingness to follow safety guidelines and classroom procedures
• A heart for Christian education and the mission of Trinity Lutheran Academy

Schedule:

Monday - Friday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding role where your days are filled with laughter, learning, and purpose—we’d love to meet you!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Helping create a loving and safe space where children feel valued and heard
• Supporting fun, hands-on learning activities that spark curiosity and creativity
• Observing and documenting children’s interests and progress
• Communicating positively with families and team members
• Assisting in the daily classroom routine and maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Supporting our school’s Christian values and nurturing each child’s unique spirit

A heart for Jesus – You profess Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and want to share His love with children and families.

Available Monday–Friday, 12 PM–6 PM – You’re dependable and ready to bring your best each afternoon.

⚡ High energy and positivity – You bring the joy, whether it’s circle time or cleanup time!

Team player vibes – You work well with others and enjoy being part of a supportive, collaborative environment.

Great communicator – You’re confident speaking with parents, co-workers, and kids—and can send a cheerful message when needed.

Child development know-how – You understand what makes little ones tick and love seeing them grow.

Organized and reliable – You manage your time well and bring a calm, can-do attitude to every day.

❤️ CPR/First Aid Certified – Or you're willing to get certified to help keep our kiddos safe.

Clear background check with fingerprinting – Safety is a top priority in our school family.

Reliable transportation and consistent attendance – Because showing up matters, and our kids love seeing your face every day!

• Must be 18 years old

The purpose of Trinity Lutheran Academy is to nurture children's spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth through a planned sequence of age appropriate learning, faith building, play, and interactive activities. It is well established that children learn best through active learning and play, especially at an early age. The church and school strive to reach out to families through worship, education, witness, service, and fellowship. Our Academy's programs provide care and education for children from 6 weeks - 5 years.