BJA Primary Center Teacher's Assistant (PT)

About the role

Work as an assistant to the full time staff member in a K3‑K5 classroom.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of daily curriculum that provides social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual experiences for the children in the classroom
• Follow proper safety guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, and techniques
• Support the mission of BJA
• Communicate the religious beliefs of BJU to students and student affiliates
• Answer questions concerning faith, doctrine, and creed of BJU to constituents, students, or those inquiring about BJU

Skills

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in childcare or education preferred
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices of young children
• Ability to provide guidance for young children
• Ability to work with children and move quickly, assist and supervise young children, lift children, equipment, and supplies, and hear and see at a distance
• Exhibit patience, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm, and stamina
• Able to constantly lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to constantly push/pull up to 25 lbs.
• Able to stand and walk constantly

Requirements

• 15 clock hours of training annually pertaining to growth and development, curriculum, health and safety and professional development
• Bloodborne Pathogens and Right to Know training as required by law
• Successful completion of background checks, physical, and PPD (TB skin test)
• At least 18 years of age
• Consistently model Christlike attitude and demeanor with staff, children and parents
• Applicant must be a born‑again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc.
• Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc.
• Employees are to be active members of a local Bible‑believing church which holds orthodox theology
• Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world‑class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ

Qualifications

High School Graduate or GED

Schedule

The position works year‑round and approximately 25 hours a week. These hours would be mostly afternoon hours - approximately 12pm‑5pm.