Pre-Kindergarten Aide

Rhema Christian School•Coraopolis, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic Christian pre-Kindergarten aide to assist teachers to help students learn, develop moral character, and understand Christian principles that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible young men and women consistent with the Board-approved vision, mission, policies, goals and curriculum. Work schedules vary with the school and teaching assignment. Work may be performed after school hours, as necessary.

Requirements

The candidate must have a personal relationship with Jesus and be dedicated to the philosophy of Christian education.
Passion for Christian education and the ability to inspire young learners
Love for school aged children and understanding of unique social, physiological, emotional, cognitive, psychological and spiritual needs
Experience with and skill in learning and teaching modalities including various instructional technologies and strategies
Desire to work in the context of a Christian professional learning community
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Management
Strong Organizational and Time Management skills
Strong Communication Skills
Professional Growth Mindset
Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 Clearances
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Responsibilities

Be in whole-hearted agreement with the school’s Tenets of Faith and Christian Philosophy of Education.
Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions.
Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible for their children’s education and assist them.
Assist teach with a classroom environment of care and respect that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students. Maintain positive and consistent discipline.
Encourage students to develop a relationship with Christ.
Differentiate and pace instruction to maximize student progress.
Motivate and engage students in the learning process.
Show students how to properly use and care for materials.
Maintain and improve professional competence through staff development and self-selected activities.
Serve as member of department/building teams or committees, as needed.
Assist teacher with classroom instruction
Assist teacher with leading circle time activities
Prepare classroom activities with students
Assist students with backpacks, lunch bags, water bottles
Assist teacher with any task involving prepping for activities
Assist with student arrival and dismissals on the outside curb
Attend devotions and department meetings
Supervise lunch duty and recess
Attend specials with students
May be asked to cover other classes or utilized in other departments for assistance