Teacher Assistant

• The purpose of the paraeducator is to provide assistance to classroom teachers as they seek to provide children with a safe, welcoming, and high-quality learning environment. The paraeducator is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in the implementation of the curriculum and the completion of daily tasks. Ultimately, paraeducators are responsible for supporting Divine Savior Academy in its mission of providing excellence in education, rooted in the timely truths of God’s Word.

Paraeducators have a cooperative relationship with the classroom teachers at the early childhood and elementary level. They work as a team to provide children with the best educational experience possible. Classroom teachers are responsible for communicating tasks and directions effectively to paraeducators. Paraeducators work collaboratively with their classroom teachers and the Divine Savior staff as a whole, to support their students and carry out their classroom tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Early Childhood or Elementary Education coursework, training, or experience (formal college education preferable)

Qualifications

• Communicates effectively, excellent interpersonal skills
• Builds strong relationships with students, parents, and families
• Collaborates with colleagues as a valuable member of the faculty team
• Demonstrates an energetic, positive attitude towards students and work
• Reliable, punctual, motivated to complete tasks with excellent results
• Works independently, self-motivated to take initiative
• Exemplary Christian role model who lets his or her “light shine” when interacting with the DSA Family and the community
• Must align with our Statement of Faith and Staff Lifestyle Agreement

Values

The core values of Divine Savior Ministries are service, cooperation, and growth. All employees of Divine Savior seek to

• Be service-minded: “Work hard and give all glory to God”
• Be cooperative, team players
• Be constantly growing: personally, professionally, and institutionally/organizationally

Duties

As a practical definition, the the Paraeducator:

• Assists classroom teachers in the goal of providing students with an excellent Christian education
• Supports the implementation of the planned curriculum and lessons
• Follows classroom teacher’s directions and instructions in the completion of daily tasks
• Ensures that the classroom expectations are being followed consistently
• Follows all classroom and school procedures to ensure the safety of all students
• Supports classroom students
• Observes student work and provides support as needed
• Redirects children’s behavior in order to increase attention and focus
• Supports children who are not comprehending lessons and guides them individually or in small groups

Builds strong relationships with students, parents, families, and colleagues

• Engages in appropriate and positive teacher-child interactions in the classroom
• Communicates regularly and effectively
• Contributes to team-building exercises with staff

Reports to:
Lead Teacher

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Religious school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15