About this role
Summary: Work as an assistant to the full time staff member in the classroom.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in implementation of daily curriculum that provides social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual experiences for the children in the classroom
• Follow proper safety guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures and techniques
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in childcare or education preferred
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices of young children
• Ability to provide guidance for young children
• Ability to work with children and move quickly, assist and supervise young children, lift children, equipment and supplies, and hear and see at a distance
• Exhibit patience, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm and stamina
• Able to constantly lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to constantly push/pull up to 25 lbs.
• Able to stand and walk constantly
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
• 15 clock hours of training annually pertaining to growth and development, curriculum, health and safety and professional development
• Bloodborne Pathogens and Right to Know training as required by federal law
• Successful completion of background checks, physical and PPD (TB skin test)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• At least 18 years of age
• Consistently model Christlike attitude and demeanor with staff, children and parents
An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University's positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, worldclass education from a biblical worldview.