Preschool Teacher Assistant PT

POSITION OVERVIEW: 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR

Reporting to the Early Education Principal, the Teacher Assistant will come alongside the Lead Teacher and present a Biblical worldview and an excellent educational experience. This spirit of excellence and Biblical centric teaching will be demonstrated through age-appropriate lesson plans, implementation of programs, and classroom environments. As a Kingdom Educator, the Teacher Assistant will seek to strengthen the foundation for learning that will develop Christ-like character in students from varied backgrounds for a lifetime of learning and service.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR EMPLOYMENT AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY:

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ who loves children and desires to see them walk in the truth
• Passionate about living out his/her calling through the Christian education of our students
• Eager to serve in a Christian learning environment, modeling Christlikeness through his/her diligence, perseverance, resilience, patience, courage, and Christian discipleship
• In agreement with the Statement of Faith and Personal Lifestyle Statement as found on the First Presbyterian Academy website () page
• Devoted to personal and professional excellence and is willing to pursue professional development opportunities that facilitate growth

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS:

• Committed to maintaining the appropriate degree of confidentiality and professionalism
• Basic understanding of technology platforms like Word, Excel, and Gmail is preferable
• Ability to work as a part of a team
• Demonstrates good oral communication skills and written communication skills
• Ability to be respectful, friendly, nurturing, and attentive to others

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Attends in-service training, faculty prayer meetings, grade level meetings, faculty meetings, schoolwide functions, and parent meetings as required
• Assist in maintaining a student portfolio to highlight progress over the course of the school year
• Assist in the general safety of the classroom environment as well as the outdoor play areas
• Assists children with personal care activities to include toileting, feeding, and cleanliness needs
• Assist in maintaining an orderly classroom environment that will foster the learning process
• Help to manage effective centers that will be engaging and foster the learning process
• Assist in maintaining accurate and current attendance records
• Willingness to adhere to established school policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned by lead teacher and/or Principal
• Assists in safely taking students to related arts classes

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is preferred, but not mandatory
• Maintain 15 hours of continuing education through CCEI each year per DSS guidelines
• Maintains CPR and First Aid certification according to DSS requirements
• Previous experience in a church or Christian school and/or training in a Biblical worldview is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to evacuate students in the event of emergency
• Ability to sit, bend, kneel, and stand as needed in interactions with students
• Ability to talk clearly and to hear
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $13,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13,000