After-School Program Aide

About us

Eastern Hills Christian Academy (EHCA) is a private, dually accredited (ACSI and Cognia), Christian school, located in the Northeast Heights of Albuquerque, NM at 3100 Morris St. NE. EHCA currently serves preschool through 8th grade students. EHCA was founded over 50 years ago, in 1973.

Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered education that equips and inspires children to serve God and impact their world. Our mission forms the foundation of everything we do. We believe that education is not just about acquiring knowledge, but also about developing character and a strong faith in God. Luke 2:52 states, “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” We equip students by providing a strong, biblically integrated academic foundation in a Christian environment where all students can grow cognitively, physically, spiritually, and socially. We hire a qualified staff of born-again Christians who love children, and who, by the pattern of their lives, are Christian role models (Luke 6:40). They recognize that they represent Jesus Christ to our students and families and understand their commitment to serve God is an example that will inspire children to follow suit.

Our core values are expressed in our educational philosophy. We teach the whole child and provide a Christian environment where all students can grow as Jesus did - cognitively, physically, spiritually, and socially (Luke 2:52)

We invite you to join the EHCA family!

CHRISTIAN AFTER SCHOOL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Job summary: The assistant will provide childcare to students after the normal school day has ended.

The assistant shall prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God.

Hired by: Administrator

Responsible to: Administrator

Evaluated: An annual written evaluation is provided by the Administrator

Type of position: This is a nonexempt employee that is paid hourly

REQUIRED SPIRITUAL QUALITIES

It is expected that the Christian assistant will …

• 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

It is expected that the Christian assistant will …

• Complete the NM ECECD required courses within 3 months of hire
• Complete the NM ECECD required courses within 12 months of hire
• Complete CPR and First Aid Certification
• Actively incorporate a Christian worldview while interacting with students
• Support EHCA policies, mission statement, and statement of faith
• Ensure that all students are signed in and out by parent/guardian
• Monitor students and assist with activities and/or homework
• Follow and maintain knowledge of all school policies and procedures
• Adhere to NM ECECD state guidelines
• Maintain a safe environment at all times
• Serve school-provided prepackaged snack after school
• Attend work regularly and be punctual
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to the appropriate department
• Hold a high school diploma
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school administrator.

REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES

It is expected that the Christian assistant will …

• Sign and live by the school’s lifestyle statement as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.
• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go” (Prov. 22:6, NIV).
• Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS—ACCOUNTABILITIES

It is expected that the Christian assistant will …

Spiritual Leadership

• Have a conviction that God has called her or him to Christian school ministry.
• Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation, and be a Christian witness and role model to them in order to help them grow in their faith.
• Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ.
• Ensure that the environment is Christian-based, nurturing, wholesome, and loving.
• Work with the administration and staff to address the spiritual formation needs of the students.
• Carry out Christ-centered counseling with students and staff.

Academic Leadership

• Integrate biblical principles and the Christian worldview throughout activities.
• Ensure that his or her school classroom reflects a professional and Christian environment.
• Have knowledge of the physical/emotional development of children—particularly at the age level of the children being served—and understand the problems they face.
• Respond in a timely manner to parent complaints and to parent requests for help or information.
• Participate in continuous professional development through in-services and workshops.

Administrative Leadership

• Have the ability to accomplish the goals and objectives assigned by the school administration and school policy.
• Help the staff, students, and volunteers function efficiently, effectively, and productively.
• Understand supervision and how to lead in a positive manner.
• Provide a good learning environment by keeping proper discipline in the classroom, the playground, and other places on the school premises.
• Participate in beginning-of-year staff orientation, staff devotionals and staff meetings.
• Respect professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about children, parents, or staff.
• Keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of student progress or deficiencies.
• Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations in the classroom and school.
• Report to the appropriate individuals any campus safety, health, and maintenance needs that are observed.
• Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any assigned duty.
• Deal directly and frankly with the school administration in an earnest effort to resolve differences of opinion when they exist.

Professional Leadership

• Seek and accept constructive evaluation of her or his own job performance.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES

It is expected that the Christian assistant will …

• Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public.
• Participate in the school’s development programs and activities in areas of constituency relations, fund-raising, and student recruitment and retention.
• Support the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible.
• Involve parents in prayer and volunteerism as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom.
• Participate in the end-of-year school closing process.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 13.75 per week

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12