HPUMC Day School Teacher (12 Month)

Highland Park United Methodist Church Day School is a great place to work with children! This position is responsible for guiding and caring for our young friends in our all-day, early childhood education program. Reports To: Assistant Director, Day School FLSA Status: Non-exempt Campus: Mockingbird Working Hours: This is a full-time position with benefits that will work an anticipated 40 hours per week.

Anticipated Schedule: Monday- Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Job Responsibilities and Duties: Works to establish a safe and healthy learning environment for children. Ensures children are supervised at all times. Responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children. Uses positive guidance with children that is age appropriate.

Establishes a trust relationship with children, families and staff through open communication, teamwork, and demonstrating a positive attitude. Communicates with others in a positive, professional manner. Uses technology to document children’s attendance, daily activities, and communicate with parents. Additional Requirements: Experience working in an early childhood program required.

CPR and First Aid Certifications (can be completed while employed). Demonstrated skill in working with children, planning developmentally appropriate lessons, guiding children, interacting positively with children, parents and co-workers. Commitment to continuing professional education.

Education

High School Diploma is required. Early Childhood Education coursework or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred. Physical Demands: ☒ Sitting ☒ Standing ☒ Walking ☒ Climbing Stairs ☒ Fine Motor Skills ☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking ☒ Lifting/carrying up to 10-25 pounds Other Qualifications: Must be a committed Christian comfortable working in a United Methodist church environment.

Our employees are called to lead a life that becomes the gospel, and we expect them to exhibit appropriate demeanor both on and off the job.