Employment Opportunities

Part-Time Teacher                                                         

Job Summary:

Children’s Teacher provides guidance and instruction to middle & high school-aged children in a therapeutic and traditional academic learning environment in the afterschool, evening, and all-day summer programs. Teachers also administer educational and social assessments.  Develop and implement behavior and management tools for the program. Individual will be responsible for administering their children’s educational and social assessments.

Collaborate with staff through sharing of ideas and solutions in order to develop and implement classroom behavior and management tools for the program.

Reports To: Children's Director

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee all instructional aspects of the classroom as the teacher for one of our age groups.
• Prepare daily instructional plans and secure resources for daily classroom functions.
• Practice firm behavioral management techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Considerations:

• Be willing to work some Saturdays when special events are scheduled.
• Be available late afternoons and evenings for regularly scheduled hours.

Minimum Requirements:

• Teacher Certification and/or two or more years of teaching experience – Special Education credential (preferred or related credentials) including ADD, ADHD, ODD
• Previous experience with at-risk children (preferred)
• Emphasis in art very helpful
• Experience with academic IEP evaluations
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Physically fit and able to lift 50+ lbs
• Must supervise and/or participate in outdoor activities with children, including swimming, camps, games, etc.
• Ability to work with parents, volunteers, and children in and out of the classroom setting
• Valid driver’s license.

For inquiries, please contact Theresa Pilgrim at tpilgrim@interfaithdallas.org.

Job Summary:

The infant, toddler, or Preschool teacher is responsible for all aspects of the care & education for the children enrolled in his/her class. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: physical care giving, developmental assessments, following an age-appropriate curricular plan, and facilitation of supportive relationships director, co-workers, parents, and students. The infant/toddler teacher is accountable for knowing state licensing requirements.

Reports to: Children's Director

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of each child enrolled in the class whether in the classroom, on the playground, or in common areas
• Maintain regular observation and evaluation of children's development and progress as directed by administration
• Maintain portfolio for each student
• Complete monthly lesson plans and goals
• Accept and maintain responsibility on a daily basis for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and cleanliness of the learning environment of the classroom
• Plan and implement age and developmentally appropriate classroom practices that will include the areas of physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of the young children
• Serve as a role model for the children in the areas of attitude, speech and actions on a daily basis
• Treat each child with dignity and respect for his/her cultural background
• Encourage children's development in the areas of building self-confidence, problem solving, and taking responsibility for their actions
• Interact with each child on a daily basis through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, free play, etc.

Special Considerations:

• Be willing to work some Saturdays when special events are scheduled.
• Be available late afternoons and evenings for regularly scheduled hours

Requirements:

• 1+ to 2 years of experience
• Age Groups: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
• High school diploma
• First Aid Training, CPR, Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development Associate (CDA) (preferred, but not required)
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills