First Baptist Church WEE Care Child Development Center is presently accepting applications for full-time assistant teachers in our Infant, Two Year Old, and Three Year Old Classrooms and part-time afternoon teachers. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate in child development or early childhood education or someone with an associates degree. We have high standards and are looking for the best.
Assistant Teachers
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Christian who demonstrates Christian growth through exemplary behavior, prayer life, Bible study, and church involvement
- A basic love for children and a commitment to teach them and relate to their families as a positive Christian role model
- Exemplify a Christ-like attitude to the children, parents, and other staff
- A minimum of high school diploma or its equivalent
- A minimum of one year experience working with preschool children in a childcare or church setting
- Have a clear understanding of early childhood behavior and developmentally appropriate practices
- Meet all requirements for the Alabama Minimum Standards within one week of hire date
- Be able to consistently lift forty pounds on a daily basis. Must be able to perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, and lifting; cleaning tasks such as mopping, sweeping, and moving classroom furniture
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain a positive work and learning environment for staff and children
- Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures of the center and all rules and regulations governing the center
- Work cooperatively with all teachers in the classroom to maintain a stable learning environment
- Assume the classroom duties when the lead teacher is absent
- Participate with the lead teacher in the development of lesson plans
- Assist in implementing the daily schedule and the planned activities that meet the developmental needs of the assigned children
- Relate to parents in an effective and positive manner
- Attend all staff and parent meetings. Participate in events, fundraisers, and programs sponsored by the center
- Cooperate in the daily maintenance and cleaning of equipment, classroom, bathrooms, and playground
- Sincerely represent First Baptist Church WEE Care C.D.C. by maintaining a positive reputation and image within the community
- Develop and maintain a positive professional relationship with the Director, Assistant Director, other staff members, and families.
- Maintain flexibility at all times. Be willing to pitch in and help wherever needed in other classrooms.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director
Afternoon Teacher
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Christian who demonstrates Christian growth through exemplary behavior, prayer life, Bible study, and church involvement
- A basic love for children and a commitment to teach them and relate to their families as a positive Christian role model
- Exemplify a Christ-like attitude to the children, parents, and other staff
- A minimum of high school diploma or its equivalent
- Experience working with preschool children in a childcare or church setting
- Meet all requirements for the Alabama Minimum Standards within one week of hire date
- Be able to consistently lift forty pounds on a daily basis. Must be able to perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, and lifting; cleaning tasks such as mopping, sweeping, and moving classroom furniture
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain a positive work and learning environment for staff and children
- Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures of the center and all rules and regulations governing the center
- Work cooperatively with all teachers in the classroom to maintain a stable learning environment
- Attend meetings with the Teacher and Assistant Teacher to evaluate and plan for the following month
- Assist in implementing the daily schedule and the planned activities that meet the developmental needs of the assigned children
- Relate to parents in an effective and positive manner
- Attend all staff and parent meetings. Participate in events, fundraisers, and programs sponsored by the center
- Cooperate in the daily maintenance and cleaning of equipment, classroom, bathrooms, and playground
- Sincerely represent First Baptist Church WEE Care C.D.C. by maintaining a positive reputation and image within the community
- Develop and maintain a positive professional relationship with the Director, Assistant Director, other staff members, and families.
- Maintain flexibility at all times. Be willing to pitch in and help wherever needed in other classrooms.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Assistant Director, or classroom teacher.

