Childhood Instructor

Job Description Position: Childhood Instructor - Little Trojans Academy Reports to: District Coordinator - Little Trojans Academy Start Date: Aug 1, 2026 Position Type: Full-Time Employment Terms: Twelve (12) month classified hourly contract FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt Salary: $16.13 Per Hour Position Goal: Assist in providing innovative teaching and care in a learning environment that offers and encourages choice and developmentally appropriate self‑direction. Qualifications High School diploma or GED required. Must possess one of the following: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Certificate of Mastery. Completed thirty (30) college hours, including fifteen (15) hours of child development coursework. A Bachelor’s degree that includes six (6) hours of child development coursework. Experience in preschool or childcare teaching preferred. Must meet all state licensing requirements. Satisfy all district requirements regarding physical health and citizenship. Ability to bend, stand, kneel, lift, and move freely to interact with children and perform all job duties as assigned. Alternatives to the above qualifications may be accepted at the Board’s discretion. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Serve as instructional leader in the classroom. Assist with everyday operations, including setting up before students arrive and cleaning up after they depart. Work with students in a manner consistent with each child’s development, being aware of their needs. Assist in preparing lesson plans that align with developmentally appropriate practices. Implement lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate environment and structure the work‑play center to meet licensing requirements. Attend all required meetings and meet staff development requirements. Assist in program evaluation. Adhere to student behavior and discipline policies as outlined in the Jenks School Handbook; guide and administer discipline positively, respecting and promoting self‑control, self‑direction, and self‑esteem. Attend workshops and conferences required by licensing standards. Perform all other duties as assigned. Physical Demands This overview is intended to comply with ADA guidelines and does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift or move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands. Occasional Requirements: Reach overhead above shoulder height and horizontally; lift or move up to 40 pounds. Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information. Contact Information Sarah Rowland, Coordinator Little Trojan Academy Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education