Location: Lexington, Ky
Job Type: Part-Time
Schedule:
Job Focus:
This position is responsible for assisting the teacher in an education setting.
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Assist teacher in providing appropriate early childhood education experience
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Demonstrate knowledge of use of space, furnishing, and developmentally appropriate activities/ materials.
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Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to encourage children to engage in meaningful conversation
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Support an environment which engages and assist children in developing curiosity, exploration, respect of self and others, problem solving, security, and self-esteem while avoiding verbal or physical punishment
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Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, materials, and supplies
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Be able to individualize activities and make adaptions for children with special needs
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Follow regulations regarding health, safety, and sanitation across multiple settings.
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Maintain confidentiality, professional attitude, and loyalty to the program always
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Assist with collection of information about each child’s development
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Participate as a team member in planning, coordination, and implementing the program
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Act as an “ambassador” of the center by showing a warm, welcoming attitude toward families and their involvement in the life of the program
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Participate in professional development as required to improve performance and to expand personal knowledge of child development, interdisciplinary practice, and family centered services
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Develop and implement a written individual growth plan
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Assist with general housekeeping tasks, and keeping classrooms in clean state including mopping, trash, etc.
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Understand and comply with city and state regulations and licensing standards
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Provide other services as required for the efficient functioning of The Salvation Army
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High school diploma or GED Required; some college preferred
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18 years or older
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Must meet requirements of city and state licensing agencies (Background checks, CPR, First aid, & TB Skin test)
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Previous experience working with children
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Creative, Enthusiastic, highly organized, flexible, good communication
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Clean and neat appearance
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Ability to lift to 50 pounds
Experience:
Work Location: In person
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
We fight with love.
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, our ministry is motivated by the love of God, and our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as we meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Every program we offer is rooted in our passion to serve God by serving the lost, the vulnerable, the needy, the poor, the hurting, the helpless, and the hopeless.
Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.
