General Description

East Hill Christian School is a not-for-profit, private, accredited Christian school serving students in the historic East Hill community in Pensacola, Florida. Grounded in Christian principles, our school strives to create an environment that fosters spiritual growth, academic excellence, and character development. The extended care program is a vital part of EHCS’s programmatic offerings.

Job summary

The extended care program assistant is responsible for the daily supervision of students in the extended care program and ensures the infusion of Biblical and spiritual foundations into all activities. The ability to build partnerships with parents and colleagues is paramount to success in this position. The extended care program worker reports to the extended care program director.

Type of Position 10-month non-exempt employee, hourly wage. Must be available between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Required Spiritual Qualities

• Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple
• Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God—our standard for faith and practice
• Believe and actively support the school’s statement of faith
• Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others
• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40) This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct
• Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people
• Share the Christian faith with others
• Have a Christ-centered home
• Actively participate in a local Bible-believing church

Required Professional Qualities

• Experience in extended care, teaching, children's ministry, or a related field preferred.
• Exhibit a strong faith and exemplary lifestyle
• An understanding of child development and age-appropriate strategies for learning and behavior management
• Able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships
• Able to accept direction
• Must exercise good judgment
• Must submit to a background check

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with preparation of appropriate weekly thematic activities which include integrated Biblical foundations
• Provide time and supervision for students to complete homework and/or study
• Communicate with teachers and parents to create a seamless structure for students to complete homework and build study skills
• Operate with the safety and well-being of students and staff as the first priority
• Follow all safety protocols
• Engage with students and staff to promote fun and build community
• Follow all school policies related to transportation and supervision for approved field trips
• Demonstrate the maturity to inspire student learning and understanding of the age group
• Maintain a fun and appealing atmosphere for students and staff