Elementary TeachING ASSISTANT

 
 

TITLE: Elementary Teaching Assistant
STAFF LEVEL: Support Staff
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
STATUS: Full Time, 10 month

Overall Responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to assist with the delivery of instructional services in an Elementary classroom at Life Christian Academy. Responsibilities include instruction of students, preparation of materials, and data collection/reporting.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Instructs students individually or in small groups setting in the classroom under the direction of the lead teacher for review of concepts

  • Supervises students independent work while teacher is in small groups

  • Assists in the evaluation of student needs and in preparation of appropriate lessons and materials in collaboration with the lead teacher

  • Promotes student understanding of materials presented and reinforces and reviews concepts and skills. Adjusts tasks to suit needs of students if necessary

  • Acts as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behavior to students; assists teacher in maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning

  • Assists and/or instructs students in computer usage and operations

  • Communicates with teacher concerning individual student progress or problems

  • Provides input for individual student progress reports

  • Maintains accurate files and records for students and organization

  • Assists with data collection and record keeping

  • Following the direction and lead of the lead teacher

  • Actively working throughout the day, rotating through the classroom

  • Works with students in a fair and consistent manner in small group setting

  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents

  • Maintains confidential information

  • Attends school meetings, trainings, and events as requested by supervisor and/or Head of School

  • Other duties as assigned

Role Competencies

  • Demonstrates a passion for Christian education

  • Knowledge of basic subjects such as reading, math, writing, spelling up to 8th grade

  • Effective written and oral communication skills

  • Keyboarding skills

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word

  • Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner

  • Conflict resolution skills in addressing student conduct on the playground

  • Knowledge of various computer software programs or willingness to learn

  • Demonstrates attention to detail and follow tasks through to completion

  • Ability to organize tasks and activities and set priorities within established parameters

  • Adaptable to schedule or other changes affecting planned schedule or events

  • Willingness and ability to follow directions

  • Ability to learn the operations of general office machines

Certifications and Licensure

  • First Aid/CPR

Preferred Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Previous work experience in a classroom environment

Cultural Attributes Required

  • Passionate Personal Relationship with Jesus

  • Biblical Ethics & Integrity

  • Role Competent

  • Stewardship

  • Teamwork Minded

  • Adapti-Positive

  • Mission Focused

  • Self-Developer

  • Helpful

Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand; walk; crouch; stoop; sit (including siting on the floor); use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Safely handle typical chemicals used to clean and sanitize in a commercial setting.

Travel
Other than travel to and from the worksite, it is not anticipated except as may be necessary to attend offsite training or conference.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Hours
Monday through Friday. Approximately 40 hours per week. Exact schedule between the hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm will be specified at the start of the school year.

Benefits
Paid holidays, personal day, sick leave, health insurance, life/ad&d/long term disability, and 403b match opportunity all in accordance with the Life Center Employee Handbook of Policies, Practices, and Procedures.

Compensation Range
$17.00 - $17.85 per hour

Supervisor
Elementary Assistant Principal

Description Updated: 03/04/2024 DS