Early Education Teacher Assistant Split Shift

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Early Education* Assistant Teacher's role is to support the classroom teacher and director in planning and implementing the daily program while treating all students and families with dignity and respect.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The assistant teacher for this split shift position will arrive at 7:30 am and leave at 12:30 for lunch. Upon returning at 2:00 pm, the TA will assist in the transition between extended day and Sabre KidsTime until 4:30 pm..


• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the teacher, principal, assistant principal, and beyond the classroom coordinator.


• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up skill centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.


• Supervise the classroom as the main/sole caregiver of students when the teacher is not present.


• Follow EE guidelines for playground supervision.


• Help with the general housekeeping tasks; maintain order and cleanliness.


• Assist in other duties as appropriate.


• Accept adjustments in assigned duty when asked to meet needs of our students.


• Treat all children with dignity, gentleness, and respect.


• Provide safety and security for students - physically, emotionally, and spiritually.


• Maintain DSS training hours.


• Attend staff meetings (including In-Service week), Professional Development, and recommended training programs and conferences.


• Other duties or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS:

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice; and agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School.


• Have a commitment to the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of Christian schooling as expressed by Southside Christian School demonstrated by their eligible children enrolled in Southside Christian School.


• Must be spiritually mature and agree with the school's Mission, Vision, Values, Biblical Beliefs, Statement of Christian Life Commitment, and Statement of Faith.


• Experience working with young students is preferred but not required.


• Must pass a background check, present a negative tuberculosis test, and meet DSS licensing protocol.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to evacuate students in the event of emergency.


• Ability to sit, bend, stand, or sit on low chairs or floor as needed in care of and interactions with students.


• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds.

*Early Education students range in age from 12 months through Pre-K 5.