Teaching Assistant

Welcome to Summit Christian Academy! We are an innovative homeschool program that delivers a classical academic collaborative model for K-12th grade. If you love being supported in teaching effectively to a small classroom of up to 12 children, and if you love a healthy culture of living out your faith, supporting children where they are and encouraging families in their homeschool journey, then this is the job for you!

Summit Christian Academy is seeking a passionate and qualified Grammar School Teacher Assistant to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a classical and engaging learning environment for students in K-6 (as assigned), fostering a love of learning, and ensuring academic and social-emotional growth.

Assigned area of instruction: K-2nd Grade Assistant Teacher (part-time position), primarily in Math and Christian Studies, with other areas as assigned. Typical hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am-3pm, and monthly staff meetings for an hour (3:30-4:30pm).

Please apply by 5pm Mountain Time on Friday, April 11, 2025. Employer reserves the right to extend the job posting if this position vacancy has not been filled.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist lead teachers with daily classroom activities, lesson implementation, and student supervision
• Support students in developing academic skills, particularly in reading, writing, and basic mathematics
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
• Prepare and organize educational materials and supplies
• Provide one-on-one assistance to students who need additional support
• Assist with classroom management and positive behavioral guidance
• Participate in daily prayer, Bible lessons, and the integration of Christian values
• Help supervise students during lunch, recess, and transitions
• Communicate effectively with lead teachers about student progress and concerns
• Assist with parent communication as directed by lead teachers
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

• Strong Christian faith and commitment to Christian education
• Genuine love for young children and passion for early childhood education
• High school diploma required; Associate's degree in Education or related field preferred
• Previous experience working with children in K-2 age range
• Patience, flexibility, and enthusiasm for supporting diverse learning styles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer literacy
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student and school matters
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for working with children and a commitment to student success
• Proficiency in using technology in the classroom
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Preferences:

• Understanding of Classical Education & homeschool experience preferred
• Teaching certification not required, but teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

This job description is not intended to be a complete delineation of all the possible responsibilities of this position. Rather, it is a general description of the basic tasks the incumbent will be normally required to perform and be evaluated upon. In addition, it is expected that the incumbent will comply with all applicable school policies and guidelines set in place by the Executive Director.

Additional Information:

Pay for this position is based on $35.00/hour as starting pay. Actual pay rates will be determined based on a combination of experience, education, skills, and other factors directly related to the job. The incumbent will receive a compensation offer that defines the hours worked to support the school schedule, to include compensation for hours spent teaching, planning (if applicable), and for other assigned activities.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Summit Christian Academy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, and local law, unless it is required as a bona fide occupational qualification or a particular status protected by federal, state, or local law contradicts the deeply held religious convictions of the School.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 8 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Elizabeth, CO 80107 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35