What are the responsibilities and job description for the CCA Fort Lauderdale - Substitute Teacher Assistant (Temporary/Part Time) position at Calvary Christian Academy?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Substitute Teacher Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy
REPORTS TO: Principal and Assistant Principal
STATUS: Temporary; Hourly non-exempt
HOURS: As needed, on-call
LOCATION: Calvary Christian Academy, all campuses
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At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a minister and staff member, it is not only what we do, it is also who we are.
Purpose Statement:
The substitute will work in the capacity for which they are hired. As a teacher assistant substitute, the individual will follow the lead of the teacher and fulfill all the tasks, which they are assigned. These could be clerical tasks, supervision tasks, and class coverage tasks as needed. As a substitute, the individual must take ownership of the assigned role so that students are always well supervised and well assisted as in the role of teacher assistant.
Scope:
The position is multifaceted in that the individual takes on the tasks of another staff member who is absent. As a substitute, this person is in constant contact with children, school staff, parents, and church staff.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Model Christ in word and deed while:
- Interacting and teaching students with provided guidance from classroom teacher
- Following CCA Staff regulations, guidelines and procedures
- Providing a safe environment for kids
- Assisting teachers with required tasks, duties, and class coverage
Qualifications/Skills/Gifts:
- A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ
- A strong commitment to the philosophies and mission of Calvary Chapel
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and communicate with children
- Ability to multi-task and become easily oriented
- The ability to be “with it” and monitor groups of children with a positive disciplinary approach
- Ability to be flexible and open to coming at the last minute and filling the gap where needs are evident
- A servant’s heart for Christ and His children
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs
