Maranatha Christian Academy is hiring a part-time paraprofessional. Duties for Paraprofessionals include the ability to work constructively with students, provide innovative and creative play, and the ability to resolve conflict. This position transitions and supervises students from the classroom to the playground and monitors students afterschool. 

Summary

To prayerfully support the program by assisting the supervisor(s) in coordinating daily activities, materials, and programming in lower school’s auxiliary programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

• Teach and lead programs as directed by the assistant principal
• Sign students into and out of X-tended Day per school policy
• Manage student behaviors at all times
• Prepare daily activities and materials
• Understand various health care procedures according to student needs.
• Bi-annually renew CPR & First Aid training
• Annually renew blood borne pathogen and harassment training
• As determined by administration, view or attend other miscellaneous training
• Be aware and provide a safe environment for all students
• Mentor students and provide conflict resolution teaching and resolution
• Follow MCA’s Discipline Policies and Procedures, disciplining in love
• Provide general student supervision and direction
• Allow student creativity in a controlled environment
• Cooperate with administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school
• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and in agreement with school philosophy
• Contribute to the general improvement of the program.

Desired qualifications include experience working with students, social/emotional aptitude, and good communication skills.