SUMMARY

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with additional hours for training/staff meetings as assigned by director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a minimum of CDA awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition or equivalent (or commit to begin within 6 months of hiring)
• Be working on an Associate degree or higher degree in early childhood education, child development/family studies, early childhood education or the equivalent
• Have a degree (Associate’s or higher) in early childhood education or equivalent
• Have a degree (Associate’s or higher) outside of the early childhood field with 3 or more years of work experience in a non-accredited program, and at least 30 contact hours of relevant training during that past 3 years.
• Ability to learn and utilize specialized software for parent communication
• Ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing

REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions with annual recertification
• Must pass drug screening, criminal background check and FSSA background check
• TB testing
• Up-to-date physical
• Complete trainings in Safe Sleep, Indiana Early Learning Foundations, Child Abuse and Neglect, and Child Safety modules
• Maintain and hold 20 hours annually of in-service training on early childhood topics
• Attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings/trainings
• Must be in a capacity to independently care for the appropriate number of children in the staff/student ratio required for the age group to which they are assigned
• Be familiar with the Voluntary Certification Program, Registered Ministry licensing requirements and Paths to Quality requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing and able to lift a child weighing at least 40 pounds
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, sit on the floor and rise from the floor without adult assistance.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Be a leader in the school and have a positive attitude each day
• Be supportive of the mission and goals of Westminster Preschool
• Build strong relationships with children and families
• Always maintain adult supervision of children and adhere to child/staff ratios
• Attend all required training and events as an example to other staff
• Demonstrate faith in action and love for children
• Upholds Biblical values and principles.