Preschool Assistant Teacher

Compensation and Benefits

$18 - $22 hourly

25 to 29 hours/week

PTO

401k with employer match

This position supports the lead teacher of the 2‑year‑old classroom, helping to create a safe, loving and nurturing environment for the students to learn about themselves, others and God. It includes prepping activities, maintaining a safe and clean classroom, assisting with potty training and diapering, and leading activities when asked by the lead teacher. The assistant works closely with the lead teacher to observe and evaluate each student’s individual needs, growth and support that may be needed.

• Participate in Christ Church staff life by attending all‑staff meetings, church‑sponsored events, worship, training events and contributing to a culture of collaboration and encouragement.
• Engage in ongoing personal and professional development through training, reading, coaching or mentoring.
• Demonstrate and model Christ Church’s core values in daily work, relationships and service to others.
• Maintain a posture of flexibility by assisting with projects or assignments outside the immediate scope of the role when needed.
• Contribute to a culture of grace, care and prayer by being available to support, encourage and pray with staff, volunteers and congregants as appropriate.

Education:

High school diploma.

• Support and model individual spiritual formation (Worship, Grow and Serve).
• Regularly attend worship and participate in ministry events unless exempted by Christ Church leadership.
• Seek worship and self‑reflection as a purpose and pleasure.
• Live as an attractive witness, drawing others to Christ.
• Intentionally grow to be more like Jesus.
• Foster a genuine community with colleagues and congregation.
• Enroll in service, humility and generosity.
• Engage in lovefully and compassionately with others.

• Detail‑oriented with high capacity for organization.
• Desire to continuously learn and serve others.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Integrity for work habits and results.
• Discern needs and respond proactively.
• Appreciate own and others’ giftedness.
• Commit to growing more Christ‑like in character.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Professionalism.
• Approachable and accessible.

On your feet most of the day, bending, squatting, sitting on the floor frequently, and sitting on small two‑year‑old chairs while picking up and holding children.

• Teachability, adaptability, and collaborative attitude toward the lead teacher’s classroom style.
• Willingness to change diapers and support potty training.
• Patience and self‑awareness, knowing when to take a break or reset in challenging situations.
• Organized and detail‑oriented.
• Team‑player, adaptable to changes and challenges.