Speedway UMC Child Care Ministry Lead Teacher

TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

The Speedway United Methodist Church Child Care’s mission is to provide a safe, ministry-centered, developmentally appropriate, quality, faith-based childcare and preschool program that aligns with the mission of Speedway United Methodist Church: “to make disciples of Jesus Christ by being Spirit-Powered and Revved Up to share the love of Christ near and far.”

Speedway United Methodist Church Child Care (SUMCC) staff embody discipleship principles and a team approach. We seek staff that can support parents by establishing good rapport, positive methods of communication, and mutual care practices for children. Our staff supports their team, parents, and the community with a passion for ministry and a love for Jesus.

Since SUMCC has recently achieved Paths to QUALITY Level 2 and is actively working toward Level 3, we are excited to expand our team. We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and organized teachers who feel called to serve in our faith-based preschool and childcare ministry, where the focus is on preparing children for success in kindergarten and beyond. Our students often carry the impact of our teachers with them as they continue to grow academically and spiritually within the community.

Full-time and Part-time positions available

• Teacher Applicants MUST have Early Childhood Education (or related field) or CDA certification – pay ranging from $17-$20/hour.
• Support Staff pay is position dependent ranging from $12- $17/hour.

The Child Care is open Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hours depend on openings available and child-to-staff ratios needed.

• Represent an active faith in Jesus Christ
• Loves children and fosters their spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional health and development.
• Conducts self in a professional manner of excellence while infusing the love of Christ into interactions with children, colleagues, families, and the local community.
• Continues learning through professional and personal development, staff meetings, monthly rounding with director, attending in-services offered, and active participation in annual performance evaluation.
• Embraces team approach within a family friendly and oriented environment to support the growth of our preschool and childcare ministry.

• Comply with program policies, quality, and safety guidelines for the purpose of maintaining compliance with Paths to Quality and licensed/registered Ministry standards.
• Must complete annual training (e.g., Universal Precautions, Child Abuse/Neglect Detection and Prevention, CPR/First Aid training), position dependent. Proof of training is kept on file in the office.
• Complete annual self-evaluations to actively participate in annual performance reviews with Director.

• Proficient with current technology and communication tools to efficiently complete programming tasks, curriculum requirements, lesson plans, and preparation of materials (based on job description).
• Assists (based on job description) with upkeep of assigned program facilities, furniture, and equipment and ensures the quality of the physical environment.
• Assists director with coordinating, planning, and communication (to families) any potential field trips and required transportation.

• Demonstrates effective, positive collaboration and communication skills with children and families enrolled, SUMCC director and other SUMCC staff/teachers.
• Assists with helping families/parents and other staff with learning and adhering to all above-listed policies, procedures, and systems.
• Establishes and maintains consistent means of communication with families through available paper and/or electronic communication applications.

• Prioritizes multiple tasks to maximize time spent on the clock.
• Reports to work on time, during agreed-upon hours, and on a consistent basis.
• Initiates and completes tasks and projects without reminders.
• Begins and ends projects within reasonable time frames as assigned.

Children of employees (2 years through kindergarten) may attend…