Teacher Aide

Position Summary

The Kirk House Preschool Teacher’s Aide is responsible for working with the Kirk House teaching team to build trust and relationships, execute quality ECE curriculum, and create space for young students and families to connect with one another and grow during the summer.  Aides play a key role in helping execute a safe, engaging and skill-building early childhood education program.  Aides will help, under the supervision of a qualified teacher, to set up and clean classroom spaces, prepare art projects, prepare and distribute snacks, supervise and guide children, and assist in the safe execution of all aspects of the preschool program.  As a part of their time, aides will be coached and supported by the KHP director, Menlo Kids Director, and Kirk House teachers. The position would report to the Menlo Kids Director. 

The aide’s hours are typically 8:30am to 12:30pm, 3 days a week (~12 hrs per week). Working hours may vary depending on special school or Menlo Church events

Essential Functions

• Supervise young children through a variety of movement, art, outdoor and playbased activities under the direct supervision of a qualified teacher
• Clean up indoor and outdoor spaces
• Prepare and distribute snack trays, supervise children while eating
• Assist in the preparation of daily activities 
• Support children in their verbal, physical and social/emotional development
• Partner with the Kirk House teachers to deliver a high quality early childhood educational experience at our summer camps 
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned by Kirk House staff

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

• High School graduate or above
• Interest in bringing young children and families closer to Jesus Christ
• Interest in a career in education/teaching 

Knowledge and Skills 

• Positive attitude and a desire to learn
• Team player and team builder  
• Enjoys working with young children, and has previous experience working with young children
• Willing to jump in where needed with flexibility and and work ethic
• Can provide solid reference to attest to previous work experience with young children, and general work ethic and attitude 

Physical Demands

• Stand for extended periods.
• Walk, bend, twist, kneel, reach or those movements that would be experienced during while working with children
• Hand/eye coordination and dexterity for small objects and office equipment.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions

• This job regularly operates in a typical classroom setting with low tables, chairs, shelves, rugs, and toys.
• This position occasionally operates in a professional office or church environment with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, filing cabinets, and telephones

Menlo Church Spiritual Requirements 

• Live out their personal relationship with Jesus Christ by growing more in His likeness, eager to share and see others come to know true hope.
• Demonstrate active engagement as a member of Menlo Church by: Regularly attending and inviting others to services, connecting in community through groups, volunteering in a ministry, and committing to giving to the mission and vision of Menlo Church.
• Holds themself and others accountable to live and love others with integrity and diligence in light of their identity in Christ.
• Hold compatible theological beliefs in alignment with the essential tenets of ECO, as outlined on their website (https://eco-pres.org/).  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all possible duties, activities, or responsibilities. These requirements may change at any time. The position described in this posting represents that a staff member must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions. All offers of employment with Menlo Church are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed the required background checks.