Part Time Early Childhood Assistant Teacher; PK3 & JK

Position:
Part Time Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (PK3 & JK4) Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and maintaining a classroom culture that is safe, warm, friendly, and full of joy, curiosity, and care.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of children in the program through active supervision, maintaining classroom ratio, and engaging with students at all times.
• Support the lead teacher in implementing curriculum, lessons, and activities, assessing student growth, and collecting data.
• Deliver whole‑group math instruction as well as focused small‑group instruction.
• Fully utilize our urban farm and forest through creative activities and weekly visits.
• Foster critical thinking and problem‑solving skills in the classroom.
• Demonstrate a commitment to being a team player, effectively collaborating with the grade level team, other early childhood faculty, and administration.
• Hold high expectations for every student and faithfully work to foster student development and achievement.
• Possess knowledge of play‑based learning, the Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards, and social and emotional development in early childhood.
• Actively engage as a member of the school community through attending events, staff meetings, discipleship, and other opportunities as they arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood or the lead teacher.

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be committed to Christ‑centered education.
• Have a love for working with and building relationships with children and their families.
• Loyal and supportive of the unique mission, vision, and values of NHCA.
• Must be 21 years old or older.
• High school diploma required; associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred; CDA or willingness to obtain CDA, with some teaching experience in a formal setting.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain certification.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.
• Humble, honest, highly relational, approachable, genuine and attuned to others' needs.
• Eager and committed to spiritual, personal, and professional growth.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented and organized, with high workplace standards.