Assistant Teacher - Phoenix, United States - Phoenix Rescue Mission

Phoenix Rescue Mission

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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We transform lives.

Phoenix Rescue Mission is a place of hope, healing, and new beginnings for men, women, and children facing with hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma.

We follow Christ's example of servant-leadership and teamwork in our ministry of rescue and restoration.

We are a community who values and celebrates one another and we strive toward excellence together as a certified Best Christian Workplace.

At this moment, God is doing important and incredible things at Phoenix Rescue Mission. Do you want to be a part of it?

WHO WILL LOVE THIS JOB

A perceptive communicator, you exhibit strong active listening skills and excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
A nurturing individual, you have great love and patience and a purpose to help children develop.
A gymnast, you can easily adapt and respond quickly to evolving situations without breaking a sweat.
A highly organized person, you have eyes in the back of your head that help you function optimally in complex situations.
A committed Christian, you are energized by spreading God's Word and growing His Kingdom.

YOUR TOP RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be responsible for providing Christcentered infant, preschool, and/or afterschool care and education services to the children of clients.
You will actively participate in and reinforce child's play while maintaining a consistent routine of meals, naps, quiet time, and play.
You will ensure lesson plans, materials, and activity schedules are developmentally appropriate, consistent with best practices and meet or exceed relevant accreditation and Arizona Early Childhood Learning/Infant Toddler Development Guidelines standards.
You will promote selfregulation and utilize best practice in socioemotional development in working with children at risk for developmental delays and traumarelated challenges.
You will assign the Assistant Teacher responsibilities as needed, with clear and respectful direction and feedback.
You will lead or participate in devotions, prayers, or other organization activities that promote a credible Christian witness and lifestyle.

Requirements:

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

High school diploma or GED is required.
Minimum 6 months' experience in a licensed childcare setting required.
Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card in good standing required.
Pursuing, or willing to pursue, 12 college credits in Early Childhood education or a related field preferred.
Experience with children exposed to homelessness and witnessing domestic abuse preferred.
You have a solid and credible Christian witness and lifestyle that exemplifies Christ in character and actions.

WHAT WE OFFER

Lifegiving work that transforms the cities we serve
Caring and supportive environment
Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) match program
Robust paid time off program
12 paid holidays annually
Continuing education opportunities
Phoenix Rescue Mission is an equal opportunity employer consistent with its rights as a religious notforprofit organization to exercise employment preferences for members of the Christian faith. Employees must affirm their alignment with the Mission's Statement of Faith and adhere to the Mission's employee policies and guidelines as set forth by the CEO._