Classroom Assistant

LifeWise Academy•Waterloo, IA

10h

About The Position

As a LifeWise Classroom Assistant, you will support the LifeWise teacher in the classroom and develop positive relationships with students. Your role is crucial to provide an engaging, meaningful and organized classroom experience. Although the responsibilities of the classroom assistant mirror those of a program volunteer, the classroom assistant is a paid position.

Requirements

A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith [https://lifewise.org/statementoffaith/]
Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith [https://lifewise.org/statementoffaith/]

Responsibilities

Assist the LifeWise teacher (as needed and directed)
Gather, distribute and organize supplies
Make copies and prep activities
Participate in class games, activites and discussions
Keep track of attendance records and other administrative tasks
Help with classroom management (as needed and directed)
Support the LifeWise teacher with redirection for disruptive students
Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times
Provide guidance for students during class activities, assignments and transitions
Serve students with special needs or those requiring extra support
Model positive behavior
Strive to model godly character
Display enthusiasm for lessons and activities
Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community
Develop relationships with students
Learn the students' names
Follow-up with students' stories, interests, prayer requests, etc.
Chaperone children to and from their LifeWise classes (as needed)
Complete the Classroom Volunteer training
Other responsibilities as assigned