EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER ASSISTANT/FLOATER (Part Time/20-hrs)

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

Job Description

Do you love sharing God’s love through laughter, play, and learning? We’re looking for a Preschool Teacher Assistant who can bring creativity, high energy, and joy into the classroom while planting seeds of faith while “Pointing Little Lives to Jesus.” If singing Bible songs, teaching through play, and helping children discover God through the Bible brings you joy, we’d love to meet you!

The Teacher Assistant supports the teachers and director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assists in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen, and work well with others in a team environment. S/he will assist staff in implementing a quality educational program and will develop positive relationships with the children and their parents. When needed, the Teacher Assistant will be responsible for direct oversight of children.

Duties

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Assist with a variety of tasks to ensure the flow of daily operations.

Requirements

Requirements | Experience

• Professing Christian with a Biblically sound salvation experience that is clearly communicated.
• Exhibit a Christ-like servant attitude.
• Strong commitment to a Biblical worldview.
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and in agreement with ministry policy.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• High energy and ability to interact well with children, stoop, sit on the floor and lift up to 35 lbs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development and age-appropriate practices.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a Christian environment.
• Experience teaching the Bible.

Benefits

• There are NO benefits available at this time.

About Us

About Focus Point Children Academy

Focus Point Children Academy is a faith-based early childhood education center, rooted in a 126-year-old church establishment with a legacy of service, learning, and community support. Our childcare center is dedicated to providing a nurturing and Christ-centered environment where young children can grow spiritually, emotionally, socially, and academically.

We serve children ages 2.5 to 5 years old, offering a structured yet engaging curriculum designed to foster a love for learning. Our approach is centered on Christian values, incorporating prayer, Bible stories, and character-building lessons that encourage kindness, respect, and compassion.

At Focus Point Children Academy, we recognize the importance of early childhood education in shaping a child’s future. Our program is tailored to develop key foundational skills through age-appropriate activities, hands-on learning experiences, and guided play. Our curriculum blends Christian teachings with academic excellence, ensuring that each child is well-prepared for their transition to kindergarten. Through structured lessons in language development, math, science, creative arts, and social skills, we provide a strong educational foundation that fosters curiosity and confidence. Our teachers are trained professionals who are passionate about working with young children, guiding them with patience, love, and encouragement.

Parental involvement is a vital part of our philosophy. We believe that strong family partnerships create a well-rounded learning experience, and we encourage parents to be active participants in their child's educational journey. Whether through special events, parent workshops, or volunteer opportunities, we strive to build a supportive community where families feel connected and valued.

We hope that you can join our family as we Point Little Lives to Jesus!