Instructional Aide (Kindergarten)

THE ECCLESIAL SCHOOLS INITIATIVE • Oviedo, FL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ecclesial School at Saint Alban’s offers a rich learning atmosphere, vibrant Christian community, and classical liberal arts curriculum to children of diverse social and economic backgrounds. Assistant classroom teachers bring this mission and vision to life each day by supporting classroom instruction, building relationships with students and their parents, and being committed to collaboration and professional growth. All employees of The Ecclesial Schools Initiative affirm the Christian faith as expressed in the Nicene Creed, without exception, maintaining active membership in a local parish or congregation. They endeavor to keep unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace by maintaining high standards of professional communication and commitment to redemptive conflict resolution. Employees participate eagerly in the life of the school community, attending school activities as noted on the staff calendar, and build relationships with colleagues, students, and their families. They also prepare for and participate in professional development activities.

Requirements

• Loves children and loves learning
• Actively engaged in the life of the Church
• Committed to professional growth in a collegial setting
• Passionate about the mission and vision of The Ecclesial School
• Maintains positive and professional tone with parents, students, families, and guests
• Education (minimum A.A. or equivalent) relevant to teaching or supporting instruction
• Experience working with grammar- or elementary aged children in an educational setting (3-5 years preferred), in or outside of the school
• Experience in planning activities for grammar- or elementary aged children
• Experience in highly social and relational context

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a classical Christian school as teacher or student preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher by supporting instruction, student learning, and creating a positive classroom culture
• Coach students in the key academic areas of reading, writing, and mathematics
• Support student growth in the essential habits of intellectual and moral virtue
• Facilitate communication with parents and school administration concerning student growth and progress.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits (for FTE)
• Annually renewable work agreement
• Professional development
• Missional work and a positive work environment as part of an initiative that is transforming access to Christian education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree