Teachers Assistant (Instructor & Discipleship Coach) part-time

Key Responsibilities

Carver Christian Academy - CCA

• Cooperate with CCA Teacher to deliver effective & transformative lessons
• Assist CCA Teacher to maintain classroom etiquette & discipline
• Review lessons or projects with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups
• Provide one-on-one discipline or spiritual coaching to students, as required
• Work with individual students or groups of students that are falling behind or being disruptive in class
• During the Bible hour, teach Bible lessons and provide Biblical insight
• Collaborate with Teacher to identify student issues and recommend solutions
• Escort students to the bathroom or to the counseling office, Library or Dean/Principal's office as requested
• Maintain order & discipline during student meal times & outside time
• Substitute for the CCA Teacher for particular classes as required by the daily schedule set by the Principal
• Assist Principal and Dean, or for temporary Teacher absences (you will only be required to perform a long term substitute teacher role under emergency circumstances)
• Assist the Teacher to evacuate the classroom or shelter-in-place during drills or a live emergency
• Driving for student transportation (over 25) and/or bus rider (under 25)
• Other duties as assigned by CCA Principal or CCA Dean
  
  

The Leader Ship Academy - TLA

• Help develop and implement age-appropriate learning activities inside the classroom in Creative Arts, Fitness & Nutrition with a Biblical worldview and practical social interactions with peers and others
• Be the example with leadership and teach the students a health respect for authority
• Help provide and/or prepare for Bible/creative arts and sciences instruction including lessons, field trips and activities
• Help to engage students in "Experiencing Unexpected Pathways" (EUP's) through a variety of avenues including fitness, sports, arts, sciences, technology, entertainment and music
• Ensure the safety of the students
• Have the ability to appropriately manage student behavior and discipline
• Work with CCA/TLA leadership to maintain contact with families regarding the student's needs and progress
• Ensure that your classroom is kept orderly and clean on a daily basis
• Maintain attendance and performance records, and submit to the CCA/TLA leadership
• Attend program related meetings/conferences/workshops
• Assist with administrative, programmatic and transportation duties as needed
• Other duties may be assigned by the TLA Program Manager
• Participate in Summer Camp (KAA) and/or Summer Programming
  
  

Key Goals

• Youth are engaged & participative in both the CCA & TLA programs
• Youth show marked increase in character development and spiritual growth
• Youth increase in reading/literacy level, math scores and other academic benchmarks
• Classroom behavior is well managed
• All duties and administrative tasks completed on time
  
  

Key Traits

• Excellent communication skills, including writing, teaching and interpersonal conversation
• Healthy Biblical worldview with a love for the students we serve
• Great organization & planning skills
• Ministry minded and mission focused
• Patient and empathetic
• Compassionate, positive & encouraging attitude
• Work well in a team environment
• Be an advocate for the students in their class
  
  

Qualifications: 2-year or 4-year degree or equivalent experience with youth preferred; reports to the Director of TLA and Discipleship; 25-hrs weekly (1:00pm - 6:00pm); FLSA non exempt; applicant needs to have an understanding that UYI is primarily a faith-based organization.

All applicants will be required to complete a Level-2 background check.

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