Highland Park United Methodist Church Day School is a great place to work with children! This position is responsible for guiding and caring for our young friends in our all-day, early childhood education program. Reports To: Assistant Director, Day School FLSA Status: Non-exempt Campus: Mockingbird Working Hours: This is a full-time position with benefits that will work an anticipated 40 hours per week. Anticipated Schedule: Monday- Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Job Responsibilities and Duties: • Works to establish a safe and healthy learning environment for children. Ensures children are supervised at all times. • Responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children. • Uses positive guidance with children that is age appropriate. • Establishes a trust relationship with children, families and staff through open communication, teamwork, and demonstrating a positive attitude. • Communicates with others in a positive, professional manner. • Uses technology to document children’s attendance, daily activities, and communicate with parents. Additional Requirements: • Experience working in an early childhood program required. • CPR and First Aid Certifications (can be completed while employed). • Demonstrated skill in working with children, planning developmentally appropriate lessons, guiding children, interacting positively with children, parents and co-workers. • Commitment to continuing professional education. Education and Desired Skills: • High School Diploma is required. • Early Childhood Education coursework or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred. Physical Demands: ☒ Sitting ☒ Standing ☒ Walking ☒ Climbing Stairs ☒ Fine Motor Skills ☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking ☒ Lifting/carrying up to 10-25 pounds Other Qualifications: Must be a committed Christian comfortable working in a United Methodist church environment. Our employees are called to lead a life that becomes the gospel, and we expect them to exhibit appropriate demeanor both on and off the job.