Lower School Teacher Aide

Summary:  The Lower School Teacher Aide provides essential support to the classroom teacher by assisting with non-instructional tasks, helping to create an organized and well-managed learning environment. The aide contributes to the smooth daily operations of the classroom and school community by assisting with supervision, preparation, and logistics, all within a Christ-centered educational setting.

The Lower School Teacher Aide is a position requiring a calling to use God-given talents to further the Kingdom of God.  The Lower School Teacher Aide is expected to be a minister to the OCS community through actions, speech, attitude, and prayer, as they point students to Christ.

Essential Function: 

· Assist with the preparation and organization of classroom materials, supplies, and activities.

· Support the teacher with daily classroom routines and transitions.

· Supervise students in non-instructional settings such as the playground, lunchroom, hallways, or during arrival and dismissal.

· Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment.

· Monitor student behavior and support a positive and respectful classroom culture.

· Provide occasional one-on-one or small group assistance under the direction of the teacher.

· Accompany classes to special area classes, chapel, assemblies, and other school events as needed.

· Uphold and model Christian values and demonstrate a supportive attitude toward the mission of the school.

· Perform clerical duties such as making copies, organizing materials, and assisting with bulletin boards.

· Carry out other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or school leadership. 

· Supervise students during morning and afternoon carpools.

· Provide supervision during aftercare until 5:45 PM, 2 to 3 days a week.

Supplemental Function: Other duties, as assigned.

Required Personal Qualities:

The employee shall: 

1. Have confessed Jesus Christ as his/her personal Lord and Savior. 

2. Believe the Bible is the revelation of God’s truth and is infallible and authoritative in all matters of faith and practice. 

3. Faithfully attend and actively support a local church that adheres to the principles listed in the OCS Statement of Faith.

4. Be in agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith. 

5. Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech and actions both in and out of school to students, parents and fellow employees. Agree with and adhere to the OCS Lifestyle Statement. 

6. Show by example the importance of Scripture study and memorization, prayer, witnessing and unity in the body of Christ.

7. Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability and personal leadership qualities to equip students to transform the world for Christ and His kingdom.

Additional Personal Qualities: 

The employee shall:

1. Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and be prepared to assist them in that task.

2. Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance and punctuality.

3. Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity and optimism.

4. Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste and agreement with school policy.

5. Have a strong command of the English language in both verbal and written communication.

6. Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority. 

7. Notify the Head of School of any policy that he/she is unable to support. 

8. Refuse to use or circulate confidential information.

9. Place his/her OCS position ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities. 

10. Make an effort to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the OCS community.

Education Requirement: High School Degree

Years of Experience: 1+

Licenses or Certifications: Holds or is in the process of earning a Florida Educator Certificate