Teacher Assistant

This current Anchorage opening is titled Teacher Assistant. Similar childcare classroom-support roles are often searched as teacher aide, teaching assistant, daycare assistant, childcare assistant, preschool assistant, or classroom aide. Review the duties and qualifications below to see whether this Teacher Assistant opening fits what you are looking for.

The Teacher Assistant is supervised by the Lead Teacher and Early Childhood Director and follows program schedules, policies and procedures established by the program.

• Assist the classroom Lead Teacher with supervision, support and management of a group of children.
• Help prepare lessons and encourage children’s daily activities and independence.
• Use a Christ centered approach full of respect and love in interactions and discipline.
• Assist with recording and reporting injuries, recordkeeping and classroom observations while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain positive and respectful communication with parents.
• Prepare snacks using an established menu and help keep classroom areas clean, sanitary and orderly.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service workshops and school programs.
• Assist the Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Director and/or Administrator as needed.

• Previous childcare experience is not required, but is preferred.
• Minimum age: 16 years old.
• 18 years or older is preferred.
• Jr. Helpers may apply but must be at least 16 years old and hold a work permit.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children.
• Three references are required.

Staff reflect and commit to the program’s Mission and Purpose/Philosophy, its Statement of Faith and overall ministry. They shall follow Christian principles and continue to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer and regular enrichment in the Word of God. They are a role model in and out of the building and as such need to lead by example. They shall follow Matthew 5 and 18 to resolve problems with parents and colleagues.

• Basic First Aid
• Infant/Child and Adult CPR
• Mandatory Health and Safety Training
• Food Handler Card

• Free meals
• 50% of tuition for employees' dependents.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible time-off and a family-first environment.
• Exciting Growth: A growing school, including the addition of high school in 2022, and opportunities to help shape its future.
• Small Class Sizes: Personalized learning and deeper connections with students.
• Coaching Potential: Opportunities to continue coaching and mentoring students.
• Supportive Community: Caring faculty and staff, supportive administration, and backing from three associated Lutheran churches.
• Competitive Compensation:
• Limited Government Oversight: Freedom from excessive regulation in education.
• Christ-centered Environment

The program’s mission is to provide a Christ-centered community focused on the growth of the whole child by partnering with families to provide an inclusive environment where children flourish academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally.