What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher's Aide position at Star Bethlehem Christian Academy?
Assist Lead Teacher to teach classes using Abeka Book, and ACSI Bible-based Curricula – no exceptions. Plan age-appropriate activities forchildren; Help children remove outer garments and get settled; Provide for andensure the safety of the children in the program; Attend to the physical andemotional needs of each assigned child, and refer children Executive Director’soffice whenever immediate classroom intervention fails; Facilitate projects andactivities for the children; Keep classroom and all common areas clean andsafe; Keep daily classroom attendance records and food counts Report any supply needs and/or equipment damage to Office Manager; Help children develop responsibility for their environment and belongings, including but not limited to: habits of caring for own clothing, picking up and storing toys and books,etc; Educate and enforce SBCA rules, policies; Maintain positive child guidance; Regulate rest periods; Ensure program safety and manage risk appropriately; Must be able to thrive in an environment with the unique challenges of a faith=-based non-profit organization; Works with limited supervision, and the discrimination to ask for clarification and guidance when needed. At all times, this position demands that you maintain a harmonious relationship with the Executive Director, Office Manager, Pastor of StarMinistries, staff, and the community at large.
Skills, knowledge and Abilities:
- Assist lead teachers in planning, designing and implementing curriculum
- Provide assistance in preparing lesson plans
- Impart classroom instruction in accordance with lesson plans
- Supervise and control students during class and when the lead teacher is not present
- Assist students with carrying out classroom activities
- Assist students during lunch time
- Observe students for developmental issues and communicate findings to lead teachers
- Implement age appropriate activities and monitor safety throughout
- Research information for lesson development
- Communicate progress and observations to parents
- Maintain student records and perform other clerical tasks
- Help in maintaining a clean and organized classroom
- Ensure sanitation of all surfaces, equipment and toys
- Assist students in social skills development
- Assist in putting up bulletins
- Accompany young students to the bathroom
- Take attendance and make copies of tests
- Assist in grading test papers and exams
- Assist in checking work books and homework
- Operate equipment such as projectors and computers for instructional purposes
- Maintain appropriate classroom discipline and decorum
- Prepare and distribute worksheets
- Ensure that students retain information by repeating information constantly and practicing patience
- Deliver instruction in the absence of lead teacher
- Perform hall and bus duty as instructed by SBCA administration
- Must be able to demonstrate appropriate daily behavior, appropriate expression of emotions, as well as appropriate role modeling
- Hostility, aggression and unnecessary or inappropriate physical actions as well as inappropriate emotional expression are not acceptable, and will not be tolerated
Educationand Experience:
- High School Diploma, and 1-2 years of experience preferred.
- Must be willing to sign, and adhere to an Individual Development Plan (IDP) as may be determined by SBCA administration
- Must have current CPR and First Aid or obtain within first 30 days of employment
Language Skills:
· Strong interpersonal communication skills
· Exceptional ability to interact with, and effectively assistwith teaching curriculum as instructed by Lead Teacher
· Must be able to communicateverbally and in writing.
Professional Work Habits
The positionrequires that you demonstratesbehavior that reflects a solid Christian relationship with God, and in professionalresponsibilities (i.e. attendance,punctuality and verbal/nonverbal communication): Adheres to SBCAestablished laws, policies, rules
andregulations; interacts appropriately with the School Board, Pastor of StarMinistries, Executive Director, and the community at-large; participates inactivities that foster spiritual growth; is punctual with reports; performsassigned duties; support Star Bethlehem Christian Academy mission and vision;commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16.0 – 20.0 per week
Salary : $15 - $17