Substitute Support Staff Team Members

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

Trinity Learning Center is seeking reliable, flexible, enthusiastic, patient, kind-hearted Substitute Support Staff Team Members, who are passionate about the education of young children (12 months-5 years). Substitute Support Staff Team Members will be trained to work in the place of Classroom Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Floaters. We are a Christian and Play Based preschool operating from 8:30-2:30 with the possibility of additional hours by working extended care, in the morning and afternoon. The more flexible and available a Substitute is to work, the more hours they will be scheduled. Please see our website for additional program details (www.tlcknox.com).

Duties

• Substitute Support Team Members are expected to follow implement prepared lesson plans provided by classroom teacher.
• Substitute Support Team Members effectively manage classroom responsibilities per TLC DHS guidelines.
• Provide a safe and loving environment at all times.
• Demonstrate creativity and organization when working with and teaching children, fill in with developmentally appropriate activities, as needed.
• Perform daily cleaning duties and maintain classroom standards.

Requirements

• Enjoy working with children(previous experience in a child care center is preferred but not necessary)!
• Complete clear a full background check and health screening.
• May be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Able to lift small children.
• Comfortable assisting with bathroom routines, toilet training and diaper changes.
• Work well with others, be a team player.
• Willingness to follow all TLC policies including dress code, team philosophy punctuality.
• Be familiar with and follow all DHS policies per training orientation.
• Complete required online trainings prior to first day of work.
• Complete continuing education as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous preschool experience
• Flexibility to work any day of the week, M-F
• Flexibility to work morning care(8:00 AM)
• Flexibility to work through after care(ending at 3:15 PM)
• Infant/Child CPR certified

Benefits

• Flexible daytime hours(8:30-2:30)
• No weekends or holidays (We follow the Knox County Schools calendar).
• On the job training
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Work in a positive and loving environment helping young children.

About Us

At TLC, through play-based learning our teachers work to help children develop as a whole person; intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We provide a loving, Christian environment where children can grow through praise and encouragement. We believe that each child has a natural curiosity and desire to learn. By making learning fun, we will develop a love for learning that children can take with them throughout their educational lives.