Early Education Pre-K 2 thru Grade 5 After School Teacher Assistant

Scope of Responsibilities

The afternoon Teacher Assistant's role is to support the Beyond the Classroom Director in planning and implementing the afternoon program for early education and elementary students.

General Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Adhere to set schedule including snack, homework and outside and inside play and games
• Supervise students at all times to ensure safety and security (physically, emotionally, spiritually)
• Treat all children with dignity, gentleness, and respect
• Flexible in working with all grade levels (Pre-K 2 - Grade 5)
• Other duties as assigned by the beyond the classroom coordinator

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

Required Skills/Competencies

• Experience working with school-age children
• Independent, able to work with minimal supervision
• 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 evacuate students
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds