Posted 6y ago

Child Development Center Assistant (Temporary, Non-Student)

@ Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
OnsiteTemporary
Responsibilities:assisting classroom, supervising children, lifting equipment
Requirements Summary:Assists full-time staff in classrooms; requires high school diploma and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; Christian alignment a must.
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Job Description

Summary: Work as an assistant to the full time staff member in the classroom.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in implementation of daily curriculum that provides social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual experiences for the children in the classroom
  • Follow proper safety guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
  • Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures and techniques

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in childcare or education preferred
  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices of young children
  • Ability to provide guidance for young children
  • Ability to work with children and move quickly, assist and supervise young children, lift children, equipment and supplies, and hear and see at a distance
  • Exhibit patience, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm and stamina
  • Able to constantly lift/carry up to 50 lbs. 
  • Able to constantly push/pull up to 25 lbs.
  • Able to stand and walk constantly 

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

  • 15 clock hours of training annually pertaining to growth and development, curriculum, health and safety and professional development
  • Bloodborne Pathogens and Right to Know training as required by federal law
  • Successful completion of background checks, physical and PPD (TB skin test)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Consistently model Christlike attitude and demeanor with staff, children and parents

An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc.  Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology.  Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, worldclass education from a biblical worldview.