Substitute Education Assistant

Position Reports to:   Supervisor, Classroom lead teacher

Position Classification:  Limited Part-time, at-will, non-exempt, school year, hourly

Position Requirements:

·         Minimum high school diploma; college preferred

·         Ability to follow the teacher’s instructions

·         A self-starter mindset that looks for ways to help

·         Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work positively with the teacher and students

·         A strong skill-set working with students

Character Description:

·         Born-again Christian

·         Models a Christian lifestyle

·         Person of integrity

·         Loyal and maintains confidence

Position Overview:

Substitute Educational Assistants work with the teacher to accomplish classroom objectives and provide overall support to the school program when there is an Educational Assistant that is out.

Position Responsibilities:

·         Supervise instructional activities to help students understand lessons

·         Work with small groups of students or with one student at a time

·         Help teachers with clerical tasks like taking attendance or recording grades

·         Confer with teachers on student performance

·         Oversee students outside of the classroom during field trips and related activities

·         Work with students who need additional instruction

·         Prepare materials and equipment for activities

·         Discuss students' progress with their teacher

·         Provide oversight of students during activities such as recess or lunch

Other position appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the Principal or Head of School.