Nursery Teacher

Department: Family Care

Position Title: Nursery Teacher

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $18 - $20

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma
• 1-2 years of experience working in a nursery setting, educating children

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must have a distinctive philosophy of education which is in agreement with the overall philosophy and goals of The Salvation Army.
• Must be physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks and meet the demands of the nursery environment.
• Must be a sensitive and mature individual able to relate well to both children and adults; to radiate warmth and joy; have a sense of humor; relaxed and happy attitude.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Plan, supervise and implement the program for the Nursery class in accordance with the goals, objectives, policies, and philosophy of the Family Care Center.
• Care for children 6 weeks to 2 years of age.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Treat each child with dignity and respect; being sensitive and responsive to the needs of the children at all times and be concerned for their safety and well-being.
• Provide physical infant care: feeding and burping, changing diapers, bathing and emergency screening.
• Responsible for the nursery as a learning environment. This includes arrangements, appearances, neatness, etc., and this shall include necessary housekeeping duties.
• Provide a variety of experiences in which the children are encouraged to explore. Encourage self-help.
• Provide emotional stimuli: consoling, verbal communication, etc.
• Provide educational stimuli: eye to hand coordination, encourage verbalization, socialization skills, and monitor development.
• Assist in maintenance of furnishings and equipment.
• Do laundry twice a week or as needed.
• Keep refrigerator clean.
• Sterilize and wash cribs and toys daily.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Empty trash daily.
• Keep bulletin board up-to-date using monthly curriculum theme.
• Attend FCC Staff Meeting once a month.
• Plan curriculum one month in advance and give to FCC Director.
• Submit a requisition for materials at the earliest possible time prior to the week that the material will be needed.
• Be available for informal parent conferences.
• Forward all maintenance requests to FCC Director for processing.
• Work one shift on a Sunday, twice a month, occasional Saturdays, and evenings, when needed, and all "Welcoming Events" in September and Commissioning and Graduation Events in June.
• Work all school holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter.
• Complete all necessary Nursery Teacher training, including PTM and Pediatric First Aid/CPR Trainings.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Family Care Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no under hardship would result.

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes).
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Ability to understand written information.

Supervisor: Family Care Center Director