POSITION SUMMARY: The position provides hands-on classroom support, staff guidance, and daily operational assistance to promote a safe, consistent, nurturing, Christ-centered learning environment. This is a leadership-support role that reports directly to the EEC Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
COMPLIANCE - Assist and comply with licensing rules and regulations. Ensure that all employees comply with the minimum state standards.
- Required by the state to receive 30 clock hours of training annually.
- Participate in Safety practices – have current fire, tornado, & SOS drills.
- CPR certified
Class Support and Management - Provide classroom coverage and hands-on assistance during transitions, breaks, staffing shortages, and other times of need.
- Support teachers with classroom routines, age-appropriate activities, supervision, positive behavior guidance, and effective transitions.
- Model professional conduct, teamwork, respectful communication, and Christ-centered care in interactions with children, families, and staff.
- Coach and support teachers on classroom practices, including active supervision, hygiene, diapering, handwashing, and licensing requirements.
- Conduct regular classroom walk-throughs; identify safety, cleanliness, supervision, and compliance concerns and help address them promptly.
- Assist with onboarding and training new employees and reinforcing established EEC policies and procedures.
- Help maintain consistent classroom expectations and communicate needs, concerns, and follow-up items to the Director.
- Support positive parent interactions and refer significant parent concerns, personnel matters, and sensitive situations to the Director.
- May provide immediate direction, correction, and coaching to staff when necessary to maintain safety, licensing compliance, and EEC expectations.
- Must inform the Director of significant corrections, repeated concerns, incidents, or matters requiring follow-up.
- Does not independently make hiring, termination, disciplinary, enrollment, or policy decisions; these remain with the Director and designated school leadership.
- Maintains confidentiality and communicates concerns through appropriate leadership channels.
- Must carry the same values and beliefs of Trinity Church.
- Member of Trinity Church. If not, an active member of a local church
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma, CDA, education is a plus. 3 year’s experience teaching in a classroom. CPR certified. 2 years working in or with a successful, licensed day care facility. Must be able to meet the minimum Texas license qualifications. Ability to maintain professional attitude and poise. Proven ability to motivate, encourage others and foster a positive work environment. Knowledge of state and local standards. Knowledge of Early Childhood Development and standards. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
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