Early Childhood Ministry Teacher’s Aide

Early Childhood Ministry Teacher's Aide Job Description – 2024-2025

Purpose: A Teacher's Aide for St. John's Early Childhood Ministry (ECM) supports the day-to-day ministry of the ECM and reports to the Early Childhood Director. Primary Responsibilities Assist the ECM in providing a safe, nurturing, Christ-centered environment to support children in their spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual development.

Curriculum & Instruction

• Assist the lead teacher in preparing materials and supporting student learning in lessons.
• Assist in carrying out classroom discipline and management plans.
• Supervise children in learning activities and during free time, supporting and redirecting children, as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and sanitation of classroom areas throughout the day.

Staff & Parent Relationships

• Build and maintain open communication and positive relationships with the parents.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children.
• Assist in communicating with families about daily activities, updates, reports, or other news that directly involves their child.
• Fill out Incident and Accident Reports as needed in a timely manner.
• Comply with St. John's School and Early Childhood Ministry policies and standard procedures.

Other Duties

• Assist in Extended Care staffing as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and staffing of Summer Camp.
• Attend staff meetings as they arise.

Qualifications

• Consistent and regular use of the means of grace in public worship, public bible study, and private use of God's word.
• Serve as an example for fellow believers in living a Christian life.
• Demonstrates a genuine love for children, respects children as individuals.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Agreement and alignment with the mission statements of St. John's Lutheran Church & School.
• Highly Preferred: A member in good standing of St. John's Lutheran Church or a sister WELS congregation.

Supervision

• A Teacher's Aide in the ECM reports to their assigned lead teacher, the Early Childhood Director and School Principal. This job description does not imply that these may be the only duties performed. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as required. The undersigned has received a copy of this job description and understands it.