Description

Mission: Northshore Christian Academy partners with families to provide a superior Christian education developing spiritual, academic, and personal excellence in a Christ-centered environment.

Vision: To transform our communities by graduating resilient disciples of Christ who are spiritually equipped and academically prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow.

Summary

The Teacher Assistant will work closely with the lead teacher to support classroom activities and ensure a nurturing environment for children to learn, play, and grow as young Believers. This position will assist in the supervision and management of a class between fourteen and twenty children, ages 1 to 5 years old. This is a ministerial position and the Teacher Assistant has received and acknowledges Jesus Christ as Savior, feels called to the position, and lives in a manner glorifying to God. He/she needs to be spiritually mature and have academic and leadership abilities. The Teacher Assistant honors Christ in every class and in every activity.

Essential Functions Assist the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and activities Supervise children in the classroom and on the playground Provide one-on-one support to children as needed Help maintain a clean and organized classroom environment Maintain positive relationships and communication with parents and gaurdians Assists in planning and implementing the daily schedule, weekly lesson plans, and themes as set by the teacher and principal Helps ensure the classroom meets licensing requirements, in planning and setting up learning centers, and preparing/restocking art and snack supplies Supervises and keeps track of attendance during classroom activities, nap time, outside time, snack, and restroom time Maintains cleanliness; sweeping, cleaning and sanitizing tables, toys, cots, and other surfaces; gathering laundry on Friday; and cleaning up accidents Responds appropriately with love and prayer to disciplinary problems and helps resolve problems in accordance with NCA policy, state and federal laws Assists students in self-control and acceptable standards of student behavior Encourages students to accept God's gift of salvation and grow in their understanding and knowledge of God Follows the Matthew 18 principle to resolve conflict and show respect to students, parents, administration, and staff Seeks wise counsel from the principal program supervisor, colleagues, and parents Requirements

Qualifications Born Again Christian walking faithfully with God, has a personal testimony, and lives a consecrated life devoted to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior Regular attendance at a Christian church Minimum of 16 years of age Current TB (Tuberculosis) test, first aid card, CPR Card, and HIV training or obtain these within 30 days of employment 30 hours of STARS training within the first 90 days of employment Previous experience working with children preferred Required Skills & Abilities Enjoys working with children, and has the patience, temperament, and ability to meet the needs of those in his/her care Meets everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism, building their life on the solid rock of Jesus Christ Flexible and teachable; willing to assist as needed, punctual, and dependable Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well in a team environment

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must be able to move about the campus and buildings; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit or reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be constructed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform related duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.