Classroom Assistant - Lower School (Elementary) 26-27 School Year

The Bear Creek School•Redmond, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our lower school classroom assistant team! Classroom Assistants supports the mission of The Bear Creek School by helping create a nurturing, predictable, and supportive environment for students. In this role, Classroom Assistants partner with teachers by providing instructional support as directed, assisting with logistical tasks, and contributing to the overall operation of the school through supervision in shared spaces such as the playground and cafeteria. As a member of The Bear Creek School, you belong to a vibrant preschool–grade 12 community fully committed to the mission of our school. Bear Creek is a vibrant community of faculty and staff committed to the mission, offering many ways for students and adults to learn, play, and serve together in an inclusive, caring environment. At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students. By joining our classroom assistant team, you help support daily learning, encourage curiosity, and walk alongside students as they discover their God-given gifts and grow into the individuals He intends them to be.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Hold CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date
Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position)
Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas
Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements
Maintain confidentiality and security of information
Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results
Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
Familiar with Microsoft Word, Teams, and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed
Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct

Responsibilities

Be on time for each class
Provide logistical support for teachers by copying, laminating, grading papers, creating documents, etc.
Provide classroom instructional help as directed by the teacher
Supervise outdoor and indoor recess to ensure student safety and a nurturing environment
Promptly report student conduct violations, concerns, disturbances, and conflicts to homeroom teachers
Supervise cafeteria and assist children with their lunches to create a nurturing and supportive environment
Enter lunch data on the computer and clean tables in the cafeteria
Maintain the workroom and Classroom Assistant station in an orderly fashion
Attend Classroom Assistant meetings and contribute positively
Maintain confidentiality regarding student information
Connect, support, and care for students in a way that fosters student development
Notice and report positive student behavior
Commit to modeling the mission, especially with students
Talk to students in a nurturing way to support students’ academic and social learning
Stay up to date on all campus communications