What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teaching Assistant position at Grace Christian Academy?
Job Title: Elementary Teaching Assistant
Reports To: Elementary Principal
Time Status: Part-time
JOB SUMMARY
To serve as a teaching assistant fulfilling GCA’s mission to Lead, Build, and Equip students.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Every member of Grace Christian Academy’s professional community must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ. It’s our relationship with Him that forms the basis for all we do as a school. By acknowledging Christ’s role in our lives, we submit to His authority and seek to honor Him as we put our unique gifts and talents to use each day. Additionally, the candidate should be an active participant at a local church.
General Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Elementary Teaching Assistant will reflect high professional standards, integrity, and a commitment to excellence within a Christian school environment. This position is accountable to assist elementary teachers as they seek to support Christian parents in helping to equip their students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities.
Essential Job Requirements
Essential Job Requirements
- Required to work under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher.
- Maintain student records as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Maintain all diagnostic tools as directed by the teacher.
- Assist in preparing and organizing instructional materials and equipment as directed by the teacher.
- Required to monitor the classroom to support educational activities.
- Must not discuss confidential school business or student records.
- Help to monitor students during lunch.
- Initiative to identify ways to support the teachers and students in the classroom.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned by the Elementary Principal.
Spiritual Qualifications
- Must have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and a lifestyle of biblical integrity.
- Affirm and communicate doctrine consistent with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 revision, and The Nashville Statement.
- Fully supportive of the decisions and loyal to the mission and leadership of the school and the church.
- Passion for connecting with students and families in support of student success within a Christian environment.