ELC Teacher Assistant

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JOB/POSITION TITLE: ELC Teacher Assistant
OFFICE/CAMPUS: Principal’s/Bento Elementary
REPORTS TO: Teacher/Principal
STATUS: 12 months, Full-time, Non-exempt

HOURLY PAY RANGE: $16 - $18

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To assist teachers in the classroom, and monitor the safety of students on the playground and in the cafeteria.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Assist teacher in classroom instruction and material preparation
• Assist students under teacher supervision.
• Supervise students in the classroom and/or on the playground and cafeteria.
• Supervise students at drop off/pick up car lines.
• Write reports of injuries, disciplinary problems, or students’ needs and/or follow-up.

OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Assist teachers with correcting papers, recording papers, making copies, laminating, collating, stapling, cutting, gluing, pasting, and binding materials.
• Accompany classes on field trips as needed
• Change bulletin boards.
• Prepare refreshments for students.
• Assist teacher as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

CORE VALUES REQUIRED OF ALL EMPLOYEES OF HBA: An employee of HBA must demonstrate the following core values

• Humility: We cultivate humility by acknowledging the goodness of God and the reality of sin, by taking time to be contemplative, by being open to change, and by knowing that there is and will always be more to learn.
• Curiosity: We cultivate curiosity by asking questions, by seeking opportunities to learn, by trying new things, and by persevering in our quest for answers.
• Love: We cultivate love in community by striving for peace, by eliciting and sharing ideas, by constructively expressing and resolving disagreements, by respecting differences and loving all people, and by asking and offering forgiveness.
• Commitment: We express our commitment by speaking truth and taking responsibility, by caring for God’s creation, and by using our talents and resources to work toward the good of humanity.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Equipment Use: Copy machine, laminator, paper cutter, and binding machine.
• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm
• Mental Demands: Sensitivity to students’ needs, following instruction, basic mathematics, attention to detail, alertness, and initiative to be able to make quick and rational decisions.
• Physical Demands: Corrected vision, ability to walk with students, ability to climb stairs, ability to stand, sit, and kneel for periods to watch/instruct students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Spiritual: Must have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their life and; demonstrate a living relationship with Jesus Christ as described in “The Baptist Faith and Message”, the tenets of the Southern Baptist denomination.
• Skills/Knowledge: First Aid. Able to read, write, and communicate well in English.
• Education/Training: Post secondary credential in CDA or an associate of arts degree and a Certificate in ECE or Two years (60 credits) of post secondary education and 9 (additional) credits in CD or ECE.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years working with young children in an early childhood program.