Elementary Teacher Assistant

Applicants should have a passion and enthusiasm for working with elementary school students as well as a desire to invest in their spiritual lives. A love of learning should be evident in the applicant's life, and he/she must wish to foster the same in his/her students. Duties will include:

• Motivate students to accept God's gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian role modeling.


• Cooperate with administration in implementing policies and procedures governing the school.


• Teach classes as assigned following curriculum.


• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities.


• Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environment.


• Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.


• Plan broadly through the use of semester and quarterly plans and objectives.


• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to his/her potential.


• Utilize valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the school's philosophy.


• Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.


• Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school's constituency and the general public.


• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.


• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.


• Seek the counsel of the administrator, colleagues, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude.


• Attend and participate in scheduled activities, in-service, retreats, committee, faculty, and Parent Teacher meetings.


• Know the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature.


• Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any duty assigned. Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.


• Other duties as assigned by the administration or necessary to run a safe and Godly school.

Requirements

• Possess a deep love for Christ and for students.


• B.A. or B.S. degree from a recognized University or College.


• Hold or pursuing appropriate professional credential, certification and degree.


• Two years teaching is required for all non-Brazilian citizens and permanent residents to qualify for a work visa.

About Amazon Valley Academy

AVA was founded in 1958 as a missionary school for foreign missionaries serving in northern Brazil and is presently managed by Believer’s Bridge, a U.S. mission organization. Over the years enrollment expanded to include Brazilian nationals. Today about 75% of the student body is comprised of Brazilian students. AVA is accredited by ACSI and MSA. Classes are taught in English and follow the North American style of education. To learn more about AVA, visit: http://www.amazonvalleyacademy.org